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Rowan's Creek vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | 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 | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$40 – $45 |
- Rowan's Creek does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Rowan's Creek
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).