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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$50 – $62 ~$54 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/5 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).