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Old Forester Statesman vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Old Forester Statesman next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +8 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight with slightly 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).