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Stagg vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Stagg 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 | Stagg | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +40 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$50 – $62 ~$39 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stagg
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Stagg); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).