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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).