Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey

Product Description

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye: A Second Barrel, A Different Kind of Rye

Woodford Reserve built its reputation on double-barrel finishing through its celebrated Double Oaked Bourbon, resting whiskey in a second, heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel to build extra depth and richness. Double Oaked Rye, released under the distillery's Barrel Finish Select designation, applies that same signature technique to Kentucky straight rye whiskey for the first time as a core finished expression, a genuinely different move for a distillery best known for applying this method to bourbon.

After its initial maturation, the rye whiskey is finished in a second new oak barrel, heavily toasted to develop caramelized, sweet-oak depth, and lightly charred to add structure without masking the rye's naturally spicy, herbal character. Selected by Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, the result layers dark caramel, roasted nuts, coffee, dried fruit, and chocolate over rye's signature spice, a richer, more robust take on Woodford Rye than the standard release. It's the extra barrel, not a higher proof, that sets this apart: both the standard Woodford Rye and this Double Oaked expression are bottled at 90.4 proof.

Crafted at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark in Versailles, Kentucky, and part of the Brown-Forman family of whiskeys alongside Old Forester and Jack Daniel's, Double Oaked Rye is a genuinely limited release for rye drinkers curious what Woodford's signature finishing technique brings to a rye base.

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.

Food Pairings

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye's dark fruit and roasted coffee character pairs beautifully with equally rich fare. Try it alongside dry-aged steak, aged cheddar, or a charcuterie board with dried fruit and toasted nuts.

Serving Suggestions

Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye is best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to fully appreciate its layered oak and spice complexity. It also holds up beautifully in a classic Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this rye different from standard Woodford Reserve Rye? It's finished a second time in a heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel, the same double-barrel technique Woodford Reserve is known for with its bourbon, applied here to rye for genuinely more depth and richness. Both are bottled at the same 90.4 proof; the extra barrel, not extra proof, is what sets this expression apart.

What is the alcohol content? 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof).

Who selected this whiskey? Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.

Is this a limited release? Yes. It's released under Woodford's Barrel Finish Select designation, used for expressions built around a specific barrel treatment rather than the distillery's standard core recipes.

Where is this whiskey made? At the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky.

How should I enjoy it? Neat or with a single large ice cube, or mixed into a classic Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

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