ON THE SUPERIOR SHELF
On the Superior Shelf: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
A second oak barrel, a distinctive bottle and a Mariano’s shelf sighting: a closer look at Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.
A second barrel is the story
The broad bottle, wooden closure and copper lettering make Woodford Reserve Double Oaked easy to pick out. But the most useful detail is lower down: the label says this Kentucky straight bourbon is finished in a second oak barrel.
According to Woodford Reserve’s product page, that second barrel is deeply toasted before receiving a light char. That is the production choice behind the name. “Double Oaked” describes the barrel treatment; it is not an age statement.
For more on why a finishing stage matters, our guide to maturation and finishing explains the distinction through sherry casks. This bottle offers a different example: a further oak-barrel stage.
Reading the bottle
The front label gives the strength as 45.2% ABV and 90.4 proof, matching the producer’s published specifications. The supplied back view names the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky as producer.
This is a bottle feature, not a new tasting. The colour and label can tell us what is on the shelf; they cannot stand in for a pour, a verdict or a score.
Spotted at Mariano’s: $57.99 with card
Our contributor identified this shelf sighting as Mariano’s. The supplied tag lists 750 ml, displays $79.99 above the promotion, and marks the sale price as $57.99 with card. The card condition matters when comparing prices.
Treat this as a local shelf observation. Check your store’s current price, card eligibility and stock before making a trip. The printed date on the label does not establish when the photograph was taken or when the offer expires.
Where to go next
Browse our bourbon guide and reviews for other bottles, or use our bourbon buying guide to compare more than the price tag. For another recent grocery-store sighting, see Judson & Moore on the Superior Shelf.
We do not yet have a Woodford Reserve distillery page in our directory. The official Double Oaked page is the direct source for this expression’s production details.
Sources checked on 14 October 2026. Supplied images published anonymously. Retailer identified by the contributor; prices transcribed from the supplied tag, not independently verified as a current chain-wide offer. This shelf feature adds no tasting score or purchase claim.