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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Rowan's Creek reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$40 – $50 |
- Rowan's Creek 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.
Rowan's Creek
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).