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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Old Forester 100 Proof and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- 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, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).