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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Stellum Bourbon
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +28 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$8 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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.
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/7 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).