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Penelope Toasted Series vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Penelope Toasted Series next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% 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 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$40 – $45 ~$20 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish 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, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).