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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +4 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$40 – $45 ~$68 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/2 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
- 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).