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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Jefferson's Reserve Very Old next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) +3 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$40 – $45 ~$18 less |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- 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 (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).