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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Four Roses Single Barrel and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 90.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$6 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Single Barrel
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive 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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).