{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-double-oaked-rye","title":"Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d0021b;\"\u003ePRE-SALE ITEM – ETA: October 2026 (delays are possible). Any other items in your order will be held and shipped together in one shipment as soon as this bottle arrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey that takes Woodford Reserve's signature double-barrel approach and applies it to rye for the first time. After its initial maturation, the rye is moved into a second new oak barrel that has been heavily toasted and lightly charred, adding a layer of sweet, toasted oak on top of rye's natural peppery spice. Bottled at 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) from a pre-Prohibition-style mash bill of 53% rye, 33% corn, and 14% malted barley, this Barrel Finish Select release is a must-have for rye lovers, Woodford Reserve fans, and anyone who enjoys a richer, more dessert-like take on rye whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodford Reserve is best known for its Double Oaked bourbon, which is matured in one barrel and then finished in a second, deeply toasted barrel for extra sweetness and depth. Double Oaked Rye brings that same idea to the brand's Kentucky straight rye. The result is a rye that keeps its herbal, peppery backbone but gains the caramelized, velvety character that a second toasted barrel provides. The bottle is selected by Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the Double Oaked Process Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rye first ages fully in traditional new charred American oak barrels. It is then transferred into a second, custom-crafted barrel that is heavily toasted and only lightly charred. Toasting develops deeper caramelized wood and sweet oak notes, while the light char adds structure without covering the rye's grain-driven personality. Because the whiskey is bottled at the same 90.4 proof as standard Woodford Reserve Rye, it is the extra barrel, not higher proof, that sets this expression apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark caramel, toasted nuts, chocolate, and dark fruit, with cedar and warm baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e smooth and full-bodied, with rye and baking spice, roasted coffee, dark chocolate, brown sugar, and dark fruit over rich oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long and warming, with dark caramel, toasted oak, and a lingering gentle pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat in a whiskey glass and let it rest for a few minutes so the dark fruit and toasted oak aromas can open up. A few drops of water bring more caramel and fruit forward, while a single large ice cube slowly softens the spice and oak. Its rye structure and second-barrel richness also make it an excellent base for a Manhattan, Rye Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, or Sazerac, and it pairs well with dark chocolate, smoked meats, aged cheddar, or spiced nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Whiskey Fans Want This Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first time Woodford Reserve's Double Oaked technique has been applied to rye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKentucky straight rye finished in a second heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from a pre-Prohibition-style mash bill of 53% rye, 33% corn, and 14% malted barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at an easy-sipping 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall as a Barrel Finish Select release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky straight rye whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel Finish Select, Double Oaked Rye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53% rye, 33% corn, 14% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.2% (90.4 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e second new oak barrel, heavily toasted and lightly charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey that, after its first maturation, is finished in a second new oak barrel that has been heavily toasted and lightly charred, adding sweeter, richer oak character to the rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from regular Woodford Reserve Rye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard Woodford Reserve Rye completes its maturation without the extra finishing barrel. Double Oaked Rye spends additional time in a second toasted barrel, which brings out richer caramel, roasted, nutty, dark-fruit, and toasted-wood notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth use a second toasted barrel, but this expression starts with Kentucky straight rye instead of bourbon, so it has a spicier, drier foundation beneath the added oak sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat proof is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is bottled at 90.4 proof, which is 45.2% ABV, the same strength as standard Woodford Reserve Rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mash bill is 53% rye, 33% corn, and 14% malted barley, a pre-Prohibition style recipe that delivers bold rye spice balanced by a sweet, approachable foundation from the corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best way to drink it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry it neat first to appreciate the contrast between rye spice and toasted oak, then experiment with a few drops of water or a large ice cube. It also shines in classic rye cocktails like the Manhattan and Sazerac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Rye from Craft City and add this new rye expression to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":71402485383421,"sku":"WRDOR-750","price":59.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/1262\/6329\/files\/WoodfordReserveDoubleOakedRye.png?v=1790579766","url":"https:\/\/craftcity.com\/products\/woodford-reserve-double-oaked-rye","provider":"Craft City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}