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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs New Riff Single Barrel
On paper Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and New Riff Single Barrel are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (90.4 vs. 105) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $62 ~$7 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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New Riff Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 5/9 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 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.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).