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Woodford Reserve vs Zackariah Harris
Woodford Reserve and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $42 | ~$13 – $22 ~$21 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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
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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).