04/01/2026
Wow—I initially balked at the price tag, but after a sample, I was sold!
An ultra-rare extension of Woodford Reserve’s acclaimed Double Oaked program, this “Double Double Double Double Double Oaked” release represents the pinnacle of oak maturation.
After its initial maturation in new charred oak barrels, the bourbon undergoes not one, not two, but multiple secondary finishes in heavily toasted new oak barrels. Each finishing cycle deepens the caramelization of wood sugars, enhancing complexity while maintaining Woodford’s signature elegance.
Tasting Notes:
• Nose: Fresh-cut oak staves, toasted barrel char, pencil shavings, antique cedar chest, rich mahogany, dark caramelized sugar, and charred vanilla bean
• Palate: Intense waves of toasted oak, dry cocoa husk, burnt caramel, seasoned rickhouse timber, espresso roast, and roasted pecan shells
• Finish: Long, drying, and structured — heavy oak tannin, smoky barrel char, leather-bound book, baking spice, and lingering toasted wood sugars
This is oak dialed up to eleven — structured, tannic, and unapologetically barrel-forward. The 90.4 proof keeps it composed, but make no mistake: this pour is all about the wood.
Allocated. Highly sought after. Not for the faint of palate!
