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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years +9 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +37 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$40 – $45 ~$208 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- 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 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak 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 (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).