Episode 383. This is sweet and rich, but a fair amount of vanilla and oak. Have you tried the WR Double Oaked? I enjoy it, but this bottle at least, is on the edge of bitter. What are your thoughts? #woodford #bourbon #whiskyneighbour
I made a fun discovery. I am a big fan of the double oaked, and very much enjoy its depth and flavors. However, I picked up a bottle of batch proof at 124.7 proof. I’m still relatively new at bourbon appreciation, and it did sip pretty hot for my pallet. I decided to pour a glass of the double oaked to compare against, and I have to say, taking a sip of it after a sip of the barrel proof was fantastic. So incredibly delicious. I highly recommend!
I had to crack a 375ml of the Woodford Double Oak last night to sip along. Very sweet and enjoyable. It's funny that buying two 375's is cheaper than a 750ml bottle at one of my local shops. I haven't had the Woodford bourbon in ages as I always thought of it more of a beginner bourbon but I will have to revisit as it's uncanny how my tasks keep changing and evolving. Have a great spring break, Jon!
WRDO introduced me to oaked, toasted, and char barrel expressions, and my love for them. I always make sure to have WRDO on hand. I just found this review. Thanks for posting it.
Great video! That double Oaked sounds right up my alley aside from the price point 😂 Woodford has a special place in my heart. The day I got married, I went for breakfast with my dad and our waiter insisted he make me a drink to celebrate. He made me an old fashioned with woodford and that was the first time that I thought "hey, this stuff is good!"
Review your is spot on. You really like that it but it as keep sipping, the last sip is a little over an n the oak. I do really love me one t though, well worth it at the price.
As always, you give a fair and honest review. I'm oddly grumpy about WR Double Oaked. In my area it's 30-40% more expensive than regular Woodford - $54 vs. $35-$39 USD. And for $54 there are much better options. There's a difference between a bourbon that is simply aged longer and one with "extra" wood flavor added with a second barreling, staves, or whatever. It tastes and feels a bit like a gimmick. However, like you, I found that it opened up in the bottle and seemed more balanced and nuanced after a while. But I still think the balance suffers and the competition is fierce. I can't say for sure, but I think I'd likely prefer a 10-year age-stated Woodford to the Double-Oaked.
Great review, Jon. I never bought the Double Oaked expression, but a decade ago, Woodford Reserve was my go to bourbon at home. I would buy a new bottle as my previous one was getting low. I don't drink it much anymore because I think there are more interesting bourbons out there, but I still have an opened bottle in my cabinet in case I'm feeling nostalgic. ;) Cheers!
Certainly more interesting expressions than the regular, but a good Bourbon and one that has not shot up in price around here, so it remains a solid choice. Cheers!
Great review Jon and talk about timing. I just picked up a bottle of Double Oaked this evening on a whim at $10 off in Ontario. It sounds like you need to give it some time to get over whatever astringency when you first crack it open. I look forward to enjoying this bottle.
If you're going to drink bourbon this one is a very good choice... It impressed me when I had it, and I'm reminded that I have not had wrdo in several years
This is actually one of my favorite noses. I get Pancakes and Syrup all day long. It's not my favorite palate, but it's still really good. Solid bourbon.
I haven’t tried it but will have to now. The only WR I own is the straight wheat which I found by chance so I grabbed it. It remains unopened. I wanted to try regular WR before I jump into another expression just for a base of comparison. Great review!
Recently was gifted with this double oaked , but boy was is horrible ! I have so many almost all of the leading ones including few higher end ones Bookers, Whistlepig, Rare Breed, Russels, local store handpicks, many many single barrels of Bourbon and Rye. this one tastes straight like a turpentine oil or shellac . Not sure if my bottle / batch is bad. I have now let it sit 3/4 bottle for about a month hoping it would change somehow. Don’t think will buy it ever again.
Wow! I am not sure what to say. I seem to like it a little less than most, but it is still good. Many people I know rate it highly. I hate to say it, but it does sound like a bad bottle?!
Yes, there is a bitter aftertaste, but there are so many other great flavours. I'm not sure why you have not caught all the other notes. Hopefully the right bourbon will come along and change your mind!
