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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Put Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon next to Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$48 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).