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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 ~$54 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/4 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).