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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 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 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | 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 | 7 years +3 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars with 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 (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).