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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Yellowstone Select
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$40 – $50 ~$11 less |
- Yellowstone Select 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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).