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George T. Stagg vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
George T. Stagg and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +52 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$50 – $62 ~$419 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).