Compare
Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years +1 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$40 – $45 ~$13 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).