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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$50 – $62 ~$22 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).