Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked is one of the most coveted limited annual releases in American whiskey, originally launched in 2015 as part of the brand's Distillery Series and previously sold only at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Beginning with the 2025 release, the expression expanded to a 700ml national limited edition, finally allowing fans outside Kentucky to access what had been a distillery exclusive for nearly a decade. Crafted by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall using the standard Woodford Reserve mash bill of 72 percent corn, 18 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, Double Double Oaked begins as fully matured Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, aged 5 to 7 years in new charred American oak, then transferred into a second heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel for up to two additional years of finishing. That extended secondary maturation pushes the oak character far beyond standard Double Oaked, creating a richer, denser, and noticeably spicier profile with concentrated dark fruit, butterscotch, and dark chocolate. Bottled at 90.4 proof, this is a serious double barrel bourbon for collectors of limited Brown-Forman releases and oak forward American whiskey.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Woodford Reserve |
| Distillery |
Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Brown-Forman Corporation |
| Master Distiller |
Elizabeth McCall |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Double Barreled |
| Series |
Distillery Series, expanded to national limited edition in 2025 |
| Mash Bill |
72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Cask |
5 to 7 years in new charred American oak, then up to 2 years finishing in heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak |
| ABV |
45.2% |
| Proof |
90.4 |
| Bottle Size |
700ml |
| Country |
USA |
| First Released |
2015 as a 375ml Distillery Series exclusive |
| Edition |
Limited Annual Release |
Tasting Notes
Color: Roasted coffee bean, deep mahogany.
Nose: Robust medley of rich maple syrup, dark butterscotch, brittle caramel, bittersweet chocolate, burnt marshmallow, and sweet hickory smoke.
Palate: Dense and concentrated with dried cherry, cranberry, and blackberry jam brightened by ripe apple. Chai tea, warming clove, cinnamon, and cooked corn build through the mid palate alongside heavy oak tannins.
Finish: Long, drying, and tannic with lingering clove, dark chocolate, and a final flourish of smoldering wood smoke.
FAQ
What does Double Double Oaked mean? The bourbon is fully matured for 5 to 7 years in a first new charred American oak barrel, then transferred into a second heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel for up to two additional years of finishing. The second barrel is roughly twice the secondary maturation time of standard Double Oaked, hence the Double Double name.
How does Double Double Oaked compare to standard Double Oaked? Standard Woodford Reserve Double Oaked finishes in a second barrel for several months and shows a sweeter, vanilla forward profile. Double Double Oaked roughly doubles the secondary finishing time to up to two years, producing a much denser, oakier, and noticeably spicier bourbon with concentrated dried fruit and chai spice.
Is Double Double Oaked still distillery only? No. Double Double Oaked was originally a 375ml Distillery Series exclusive sold only in Kentucky from 2015 through 2024. Beginning with the 2025 release, the bottle expanded to 700ml and became a national limited edition available at fine retailers across the country.
Where can I buy Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
