Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye

Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey | Double Oaked | 45.2% ABV (90.4 Proof) | 750mL

Discover a richer, oak-driven interpretation of classic rye whiskey with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye. Built around Woodford Reserve's signature rye style, this expression brings together vibrant rye spice and the deep sweetness associated with secondary oak maturation. The result is a bold yet polished whiskey layered with vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, dark fruit, and warming spice.

🥃 Product Overview

Woodford Reserve Rye is crafted with a 53% rye mash bill, a pre-Prohibition-inspired recipe designed to balance traditional rye spice with fruit and sweet aromatics. For a Double Oaked expression, additional influence from deeply toasted and lightly charred oak brings greater richness and concentration to the whiskey, complementing the rye's naturally spicy character with layers of caramelized sugar, vanilla, chocolate, and toasted wood.

Bottled at 45.2% ABV (90.4 Proof), it maintains Woodford Reserve's signature balance while delivering a fuller, richer profile suited to both sipping and elevated whiskey cocktails.

🔑 Key Features

• Brand: Woodford Reserve

• Expression: Double Oaked Rye

• Category: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey

• Mash Bill: 53% Rye, 33% Corn & 14% Malted Barley

• ABV: 45.2% (90.4 Proof)

• Bottle Size: 750mL

• Origin: Versailles, Kentucky

• Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery

• Style: Rich, Spicy & Oak-Forward

💫 What Makes It Special

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye combines two complementary flavor profiles: the spice and structure of rye whiskey with the deeper sweetness and oak character associated with Woodford Reserve's double-barrel approach. Toasted oak enhances the whiskey's sweeter characteristics while allowing notes of rye spice, tobacco, fruit, and baking spices to remain prominent.

The result offers greater depth than a traditional rye, balancing peppery spice with dark caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, chocolate, and mature oak. It is an especially compelling expression for drinkers who enjoy both Woodford Reserve Rye and the richer profile of Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon.

🥃 How to Enjoy

• Neat: Ideal for experiencing its balance of rye spice, sweetness, and toasted oak.

• With a Few Drops of Water: Opens additional layers of vanilla, caramel, fruit, and baking spice.

• On the Rocks: Softens the spice while emphasizing its sweeter oak character.

• Classic Cocktails: Excellent in a Manhattan, Sazerac, or Rye Old Fashioned.

❓ FAQs

What is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye?
A rye whiskey expression that combines Woodford Reserve's spice-forward rye character with additional toasted oak influence for greater richness, sweetness, and complexity.

What is the mash bill?
Woodford Reserve Rye uses a mash bill of 53% rye, 33% corn, and 14% malted barley.

What is the alcohol content?
It is bottled at 45.2% ABV (90.4 Proof).

How does it differ from standard Woodford Reserve Rye?
The additional oak influence creates a richer and sweeter profile, introducing deeper notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted wood, and chocolate alongside the traditional rye spice.

How should it be enjoyed?
It is excellent neat or over ice and works especially well in classic rye cocktails where its additional richness and oak character can stand out.