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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +34 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$50 – $62 ~$29 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).