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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s 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 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 12 years +8 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$58 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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.
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).