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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% 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 1 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$40 – $50 |
- 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.
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
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.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).