Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye Whiskey
90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 750mL | No age statement | Twice barreled — Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye takes Kentucky straight rye whiskey and finishes it in a second barrel that is deeply toasted and lightly charred — the same double-barrel philosophy behind the beloved Double Oaked bourbon, applied to rye.
Distilled at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, the rye first matures in new charred oak, then moves to the heavily toasted second barrel for its finish. Toasting (rather than charring) caramelizes the wood sugars for a sweeter, rounder oak influence — layering vanilla, caramel, and dried fruit over the rye's natural spice. A must for fans of the original Double Oaked and of whiskey finished with intention.
Tasting notes
Toasted oak, caramel, and dried cherry on the nose with cinnamon and vanilla bean. The palate is rich and rounded — brown sugar, baking spice, dark fruit, and rye pepper — finishing long with toasted sweetness and soft oak.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Double-barreled — second barrel deeply toasted, lightly charred
- 90.4 proof — the classic Woodford bottling strength
- Rye spice meets toasted-oak sweetness — the best of both
- From Kentucky's most picturesque distillery
How to serve it
Neat or on a large cube — or as an upgrade to any rye cocktail, where the toasted oak loves vermouth.
Frequently asked questions
What does "double oaked" mean?
The whiskey matures in a first new-charred-oak barrel, then finishes in a second barrel that is deeply toasted (heat-treated to caramelize wood sugars) with only a light char.
How is this different from Double Oaked Bourbon?
Same finishing philosophy, different base whiskey — rye grain brings pepper and spice where the bourbon brings corn sweetness.