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Four Roses Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
On paper Four Roses Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$50 – $62) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$31 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/9 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).