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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (110 vs. 90.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +20 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $62 ~$7 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).