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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Kentucky Owl Batch 12 next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +29 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$40 – $45 ~$308 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with significantly 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 (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).