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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (87 vs. 106).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).