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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$45 – $55 ~$6 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a slightly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).