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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Woodford Reserve Double Oaked next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +4 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$14 – $18 ~$40 less |
- 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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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).