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Stellum Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Stellum Bourbon and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +28 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 less |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
- 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, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).