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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and 1792 Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $62 vs. ~$26 – $34).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$26 – $34 ~$26 less |
- 1792 Small Batch 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).