OF 1910 & Woodford DO dilemma?
So I know the topic of which is better between the two has probably been beaten to death on here over the years, but I couldn’t help but post about my experience because frankly, I’m stumped. I bought the Woodford first, and loved it. Then I got the 1910 a month later, and was initially blown away by it. It had way more pronounced oak flavor, and to me didn’t have what I can only describe as “an artificially sweet” flavor that the Woodford DO did. Fast forward a few weeks, I try them both again, with it in mind that I liked the 1910 way more and it would be my go to bottle for double oak profile. Aaaaand it tasted completely bland. Not bad mind you, but the heavy oak I got from the first try was missing, and palate feel was just thinner then I remembered. Deeply disappointed, I poured a dram of the Woodford and my confusion deepened. I taste everything that I was missing in the 1910 here! I’d still say it’s a touch to sweet, but after multiple taste attempts including waiting a few days and trying again, I have to conclude that I seem to like the Woodford better. That being said, has anyone else had this type of experience, and do you attribute it to palate changing day to day? Neck pour being different? I was so confident that the 1910 beat the Woodford by a lot and now it’s just meh compared to my first taste. Again, not to say it’s bad. I do like it, but when I taste it against the Woodford it just lacks a boldness and complexity that the Woodford has. Appreciate anyone else’s experience and/or input.
Posted Mar 8, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC