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George T. Stagg vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
George T. Stagg and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +56 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$40 – $45 ~$433 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg 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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).