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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $45 ~$14 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).