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Bulleit Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Bulleit Bourbon next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% 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 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a lower price point.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).