Compare
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Penelope Toasted Series
Put Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon next to Penelope Toasted Series and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$20 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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.
Penelope Toasted Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).