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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +5 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 120 proof (60% ABV) +33 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).