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Buffalo Trace vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Buffalo Trace and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$11 less | ~$40 – $45 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace 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
Buffalo Trace
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).