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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 10 Year
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Eagle Rare 10 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Eagle Rare 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 10 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$40 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year 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
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Eagle Rare 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Eagle Rare 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year).