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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Knob Creek 9 Year 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 | Knob Creek 9 Year | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$19 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- Knob Creek 9 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Knob Creek 9 Year
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a lower price point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).