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Bulleit Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Bulleit Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$50 – $62).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% 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 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a lower price point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).