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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both wheated bourbons — so proof (87 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- 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.
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).