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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +16 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).