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Stagg vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Stagg and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +43 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$40 – $45 ~$53 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg 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
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Stagg Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/3 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/2 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 9/4 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).