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Maker's Mark vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Maker's Mark next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker's Mark | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Maker's Mark
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Maker's Mark Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Maker's Mark 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Maker's Mark 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker's Mark 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Maker's Mark 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Maker's Mark 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker's Mark 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
- 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 Maker's Mark if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink 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, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).