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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +33 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$50 – $62 ~$194 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak 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 (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).