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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +8 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +8 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$40 – $45 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).