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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 14 years +10 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +39 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$158 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| 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 14 Year
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 4/9 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it and with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).