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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).