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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $62 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$40 – $50 ~$11 less |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).