THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM—IT IS EXPECTED TO SHIP SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026
Overview
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey is a rich and distinctive Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey that takes Woodford Reserve’s classic rye profile and enhances it through a second-barrel maturation. After its initial aging, the rye is transferred into a second new oak barrel that is deeply toasted and lightly charred, developing additional layers of caramelized sweetness, toasted oak, dark fruit, and spice. Bottled at 90.4 proof, this expression balances the bold peppery character of rye with the deeper, sweeter influence of double-oak maturation.
🥃 Tasting Notes
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Nose: Rich aromas of seasoned leather, aromatic cedar, dark fruit, toasted nuts, chocolate, caramel, and sweet oak.
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Palate: Full-bodied and layered with flavors of warm baking spice, roasted coffee, dark fruit, rye spice, toasted nuts, dark caramel, and rich oak.
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Finish: Long, warming, and complex with lingering notes of molasses, dried fruit, toasted oak, caramel, black pepper, and sweet rye spice.
🔍 Key Details
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Type: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
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Brand: Woodford Reserve
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Style: Double Oaked Rye Whiskey
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Proof / ABV: 90.4 Proof (45.2% ABV)
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Size: 750 mL
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Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery
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Maturation: Finished in a second new oak barrel that is deeply toasted and lightly charred
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Profile: Rich, spicy, oak-forward, and complex with layers of dark caramel, toasted nuts, dark fruit, chocolate, and rye spice
🍸 How to Enjoy It
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Neat: The ideal way to appreciate its combination of rye spice and deep double-oak character.
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On a large ice cube: Softens the spice while highlighting its caramel, chocolate, and toasted oak notes.
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With a few drops of water: Opens additional layers of dark fruit, vanilla, caramel, and baking spice.
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Cocktails: Excellent in an elevated Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or other spirit-forward rye cocktail.
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Pairings: Pairs beautifully with grilled steak, smoked brisket, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, aged cheeses, and premium cigars.
✅ Who It’s For
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey is ideal for rye enthusiasts, Woodford Reserve fans, and whiskey drinkers who enjoy the rich influence of secondary oak maturation. Its combination of bold rye spice, deep toasted-oak character, and layered sweetness makes it an excellent choice for sipping, collecting, or exploring a richer and more oak-driven take on traditional Kentucky rye.
