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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 90.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$50 – $62 |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).