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Woodford Reserve vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Woodford Reserve and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$35 – $42 vs. ~$50 – $62).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$35 – $42 ~$18 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Woodford Reserve
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a lower price point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).