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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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.
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/4 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).