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Rowan's Creek vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Rowan's Creek next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | 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 | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$11 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- Rowan's Creek does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Rowan's Creek
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).