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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Eagle Rare 12 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Eagle Rare 12 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 | 12 years +8 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 12 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 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 lower price point.
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).