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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$50 – $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 Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).