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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and Woodford Reserve 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~$35 – $42 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).