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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Put Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon next to Elijah Craig Small Batch and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$28 – $35 ~$11 less |
- 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.
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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.
- Go with Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).