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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 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 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +8 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +20 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$40 – $45 ~$58 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).