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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | 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 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$40 – $45 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).