Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

Distillery: Woodford Reserve

Age: No Age Statement

Proof: 90.4

Verdict: A dessert-like flavor bomb worth keeping stocked.

Score: 7.41

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a finished bourbon, put through an additional barreling in new, heavily-charred oak barrels after its traditional aging.  The new wood imparts more saturated flavors than are found in traditionally-aged bourbons and, in this case, makes for an almost dessert-like profile.

The nose emits brown sugar sweetness and oak, of course.  The sip is very oak and vanilla heavy with caramel, chocolate, and toasted marshmallow.  There are other fire-adjacent or toasty notes present, and a unique smokiness.  The finish is clean and dry with some lingering pepper.

The taste profile and creation process for this bottle share many similarities with Old Forrester 1910.  I found Woodford Double Oaked to be slightly sweeter and more oak forward but actually preferred the subtler Old Forrester.  That said, I still totally love this bottle and will be sure to always keep one around. 

Retail price is around $45-$60 and it should be fairly common and easy to find.  You can also order it for delivery here:

It’s also on THE LIST compared to the others. Until next time.

Grizz