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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$45 – $55 ~$6 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).