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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$40 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/2 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).