Double day coming: Details on Woodford Reserve’s annual premium bourbon release
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- Woodford Reserve releases Double Double Oaked on Jan. 14; collectors line up
- The bourbon spends two more years in a second new oak barrel, producing spicier flavor
- Limited bottles sell at the distillery, with select retailers and online availability
One of bourbon’s most-sought-after annual releases is dropping Jan. 14.
Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked has become a January fixture on the collector’s calendar since it first appeared in 2015.
Crowds line up at the distillery at 7785 McCracken Pike in Versailles no matter the weather to have a chance to purchase this rare whiskey.
Doors will open at Woodford Reserve Distillery at 10 a.m. While supplies last, you can purchase up to two bottles per person.
What makes Double Double Oaked special?
Double Double Oaked is handcrafted by finishing fully mature Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon for an additional two years in a second, heavily toasted, lightly charred, new oak barrel (hence the name Double Double Oaked), according to the distillery.
The extra time in the barrel creates a bourbon that is spicier than its original counterpart, which is known for its sweeter taste and finish, according to Woodford Reserve.
“This handcrafted double-barreled bourbon is beloved,” said Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve. “Resting 5-7 years in the first barrel, then up to two years in a second barrel, this liquid features extraordinary flavor notes. It is unexpected and complex.”
Where to find Double Double Oaked
A limited quantity is usually available at the distillery, with a premium price tag. It’s also expected to hit shelves at select retailers and select domestic military exchanges. Also available online at shop.woodfordreserve.com.
The 2026 version is 90.4 proof and has a suggested retail price of $199.99 for a 700 mL bottle.
It has a nose of rich maple syrup, dark butterscotch, brittle caramel, bittersweet chocolate, burnt marshmallow and sweet hickory smoke. On the palate, it’s rich dried cherry and cranberry fruit, blackberry jam and hints of ripe apple, chai tea and warming clove notes and a warm drying finish of lingering clove.
This story was originally published January 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM.
