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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 10 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon without hunting for it.
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).