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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$37 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).