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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
On paper Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so price (~$170 – $900 vs. ~$40 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +8 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +3 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$170 – $900 | ~$40 – $45 ~$493 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 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
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
- 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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line 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 (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).