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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs David Nicholson Reserve
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and David Nicholson Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional 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) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$30 – $40 ~$21 less |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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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David Nicholson Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).