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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years +10 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +39 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$40 – $45 ~$158 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 14 Year
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it and with an older age statement.
- 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 14 Year); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).