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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Elijah Craig Small Batch next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +7 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$28 – $35 ~$11 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
- 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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).