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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +28 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$40 – $45 ~$35 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with an older age statement.
- 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, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).