{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-bourbon-double-oaked-bourbon-bundle","title":"Woodford Reserve Bourbon \u0026 Double Oaked Bourbon Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Bourbon \u0026amp; Double Oaked Bundle — both flagship expressions from the Woodford Reserve core lineup together: the standard Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon and the Double Oaked, presenting the most direct side-by-side comparison of what Woodford's secondary toasted barrel finishing actually does to the base spirit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodford Reserve Distiller's Select is the foundation — 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley, triple copper pot still distillation, 90.4 proof. It delivers the distillery's signature fruit, floral, and spice character in an approachable and consistent profile. Double Oaked takes that same spirit and finishes it in a second barrel: deeply toasted before a light charring, which extracts different wood compounds than a standard char produces. The result amplifies the sweetness, adds chocolate and dark caramel layers, and rounds out the rye spice that defines the standard expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting them together makes the finishing barrel's contribution immediately legible — the same distillery, same mash bill, same process, with only one variable changed. It is one of the cleaner educational comparisons available in the premium bourbon market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBundle Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Distiller's Select)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 72\/18\/10 mash bill, 90.4 proof, triple copper pot still + column still blend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — same base, finished in a second deeply toasted barrel, 90.4 proof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes: Distiller's Select\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, caramel, vanilla, and gentle spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, baking spice, chocolate, and toasted oak; balanced and approachable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium with warm spice and caramel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes: Double Oaked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich dark fruit, caramel, honey, chocolate, marzipan, and toasted oak; noticeably sweeter and deeper than Distiller's Select\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla, dark caramel, hazelnut, apple, and baking spice; fuller and rounder than the standard expression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and creamy with honeyed apple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV (both):\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.2% (90.4 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the actual difference between these two bourbons?\u003c\/strong\u003e One barrel vs. two. Distiller's Select matures in a single new charred oak barrel. Double Oaked takes that finished bourbon and finishes it in a second barrel — deeply toasted before a light charring — which extracts different wood sugars and softens the rye spice while adding chocolate, caramel, and honey character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhich should I drink first?\u003c\/strong\u003e Distiller's Select first. It establishes the baseline Woodford flavor profile, making the Double Oaked's second-barrel contribution immediately apparent when you move to it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it works for bourbon newcomers who get an introduction to a benchmark distillery, and for enthusiasts who appreciate the comparison format.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the actual difference between these two bourbons?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"One barrel vs. two. Distiller's Select matures in a single new charred oak barrel. 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