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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Four Roses Bourbon
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Four Roses Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) +7 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$22 – $28 ~$18 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.
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/2 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).