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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 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 | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$40 – $45 ~$13 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).