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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
On paper Old Forester 100 Proof and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$26 – $32 vs. ~$50 – $62) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% 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 | ~$26 – $32 ~$27 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).