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Buffalo Trace vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Buffalo Trace next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$25 less | ~$50 – $62 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Buffalo Trace
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).