Compare
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +43 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$40 – $45 ~$95 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
- 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).