Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey 750mL

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | 45.2% ABV | 90.4 Proof | 750mL | Finished in a Second New Oak Barrel

Process & Profile

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey applies the distillery's signature double-barrel approach to Kentucky straight rye whiskey, bringing together rye-driven spice with a deeper layer of toasted oak and sweetness.

After its initial maturation, the rye whiskey is finished in a second new oak barrel that is heavily toasted and lightly charred. The additional oak exposure builds upon the whiskey's naturally spicy character with richer notes of dark caramel, roasted nuts, coffee, dried fruit, chocolate, and seasoned wood.

Bottled at 90.4 proof, the same strength associated with Woodford Reserve Rye, the additional barrel influence—not higher proof—is what separates this expression from the standard rye. The bottle is selected by Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Seasoned leather, aromatic cedar, dark fruit, toasted nuts, chocolate, and sweet oak

Palate: Warm baking spice, roasted coffee, dark fruit, rye spice, toasted nuts, and rich oak

Finish: Long and layered with dark caramel, molasses, dried fruit, toasted oak, and lingering spice

What Makes It Special

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye takes a finishing technique closely associated with the brand's Double Oaked Bourbon and applies it to rye whiskey. The result brings together two contrasting sides of American whiskey: the peppery, herbal, and spicy qualities of rye with the sweeter and more developed character created by a second oak barrel.

The heavily toasted, lightly charred finishing barrel is particularly important. Toasting develops deeper caramelized wood and sweet oak characteristics, while the light char adds structure without completely covering the rye's grain-driven personality.

This also makes Double Oaked Rye distinctly different from Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. Although both use an additional oak barrel, this expression begins with Kentucky straight rye whiskey, giving the finished whiskey a spicier and drier foundation.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye neat in a whiskey glass to explore the contrast between rye spice, dark fruit, roasted coffee, caramel, and toasted oak. Allowing it to rest for several minutes can help the darker fruit and wood aromas develop.

A few drops of water can bring additional caramel and fruit forward, while one large ice cube gradually softens the spice and oak.

Its combination of rye structure and richer second-barrel character also makes it particularly well suited to a Manhattan, Rye Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, or Sazerac.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey?

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey finished in a second new oak barrel that is heavily toasted and lightly charred, adding deeper oak and sweetness to its rye-driven profile.

2. How is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye different from regular Woodford Reserve Rye?

Standard Woodford Reserve Rye completes its maturation without the additional finishing barrel. Double Oaked Rye receives a second oak maturation that develops richer caramel, roasted, nutty, dark-fruit, and toasted-wood characteristics.

3. What proof is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey?

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye is bottled at 90.4 proof, which equals 45.2% alcohol by volume.

4. What does Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye taste like?

It offers a rich combination of rye and baking spice, seasoned leather, cedar, roasted coffee, toasted nuts, dark fruit, chocolate, caramel, molasses, and toasted oak.

5. Where can I buy Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey?

You can buy Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop rye whiskey and other premium spirits online.