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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Baker’s 7 Year
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Baker’s 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90.4 vs. 107).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 ~$7 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year 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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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).