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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Rowan's Creek
Put Woodford Reserve Double Oaked next to Rowan's Creek and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$40 – $50 ~$11 less |
- Rowan's Creek 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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).