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Penelope Toasted Series vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Penelope Toasted Series and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 90.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% 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 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $62 ~$7 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/9 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with slightly more proof behind it and 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).