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Ancient Age vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Ancient Age and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$27 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- Ancient Age does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Ancient Age
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Ancient Age Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 2/3 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).