Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Brown-Forman Corporation · Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, KY
Double Oaked is a masterclass in what a second barrel can do. The first barrel gives you a solid bourbon; the second one — deeply toasted before a light char — unlocks layers of caramel and dark fruit you didn’t know were possible. It’s sweet without being cloying, complex without being difficult. Sip it neat to appreciate the full evolution from nose to finish.
Nose
Dark fruit compote, toasted oak, honey, gooey marshmallow, vanilla custard, warming wood spice
Palate
Cinnamon stick, chocolate-covered cherries, Werther’s caramels, roasted nuts, vanilla bean ice cream, polished leather
Finish
Long and creamy with lingering honeyed apple and baking spice
- Mash Bill
- 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Double Oak Manhattan: 2 oz Woodford Reserve Double Oaked · 1 oz sweet vermouth · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · 1 dash orange bitters · Luxardo cherry garnish. Stir with ice 30 seconds, strain into a chilled coupe.
Food Pairing
Pair with: Dark chocolate brownies with sea salt — the cocoa and caramel in both amplify each other.
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