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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Knob Creek 9 Year
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Knob Creek 9 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90.4 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Knob Creek 9 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 | 9 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$35 – $40 ~$19 less |
- Knob Creek 9 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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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).