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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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 | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | 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 | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +23 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $45 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/2 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).