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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$68 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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.
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).