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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +23 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$40 – $45 ~$48 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).