🥃 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Woodford Reserve release that matures in two oak barrels; the second barrel is heavily toasted; 45.2% ABV.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a Woodford Reserve bourbon that matures in two separate barrels. According to the official website, its strength is 45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof. The release differs from the core version in its second barrel, which, according to the producer, adds a softer, sweet oak character.
As the official page describes, the whiskey matures in two charred oak barrels; the second is heavily toasted and then only lightly charred. The page does not name the mash bill, the duration of each stage or the total age of this release, so we do not give them here. Because it is a bourbon, the requirements of 27 CFR § 5.143 apply: at least 51% corn in the mash and new charred oak barrels.
Why it matters to you. A double-oaked release is a good choice if you want to compare the effect of the barrel within the same brand: place it next to the core Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Check the full name on the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA), bourbon standard |
|---|---|
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Cask type | two oak barrels: the second heavily toasted and lightly charred |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Woodford Reserve, 🥃 Bourbon whiskey
Frequently asked questions
Is Double Oaked not a bourbon?
No. It is a bourbon from the brand, only with extra maturation in a second barrel.
How does the second barrel differ?
According to the official description, it is heavily toasted and only lightly charred, which gives a softer, sweet oak character.
What is the strength of Double Oaked?
45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof, according to the official page.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Woodford Reserve Malt · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Wheat · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Rye · 🥃 Four Roses Bourbon · 🥃 Four Roses Small Batch
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Woodford Reserve (official site): Double Oaked, two barrels, second deeply toasted and lightly charred, 45.2 % ABV
- Woodford Reserve (official site): range of expressions
- 27 CFR § 5.143 (US): standards of identity for whisky: bourbon, rye, wheat, malt (min. 51 % of the named grain, new charred oak, distillation max. 160 proof, barrel entry max. 125 proof)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)