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Zackariah Harris vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put Zackariah Harris next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$25 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- Zackariah Harris 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
Zackariah Harris
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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/4 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).