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Whiskey Review Round Up: Whiskey Acres Artisan Series

We review Whiskey Acres Artisan Series, a collection of American bourbon whiskeys from a true farm distillery in Illinois.

OVERALL RATING

6
  • Forrest is a whiskey writer, educator, and brand ambassador, previously served as Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon.
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Tasting Notes

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75% X-67 Corn, 15% Wheat, 10% malted barley. Sold only at the distillery. Aged “just shy of 2 years.” 75% X-20 Corn, 15% Wheat, 10% malted barley. Sold only at the distillery. Aged “just shy of 2 years.” 75% Yellow Dent Corn, 15% Wheat, 10% malted barley. Sold only in Illinois.
Appearance:
Nose:
Comes off sweet with a touch of medicinal properties. Vegetal, like an unseasoned roast squash. Grassy up front with notes of red fruit. The heavy corn mash bill can be detected through hay and grass. Quintessential bourbon smell. Corn dominant with bready undertones.
Palate:
Very corn forward and vegetal as the nose would lead you to believe. Finishes pleasantly with a lingering of clove. Delicious whiskey when considering how young the bourbon is. Final Thoughts: Good whiskey. Looking forward to tasting this variety as it continues to age. Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Bourbon Corn Variety X-20 Vital Stats: 75% X-20 Corn, 15% Wheat, 10% malted barley. Sold only at the distillery. Aged “just shy of 2 years.” Nose: Grassy up front with notes of red fruit. The heavy corn mash bill can be detected through hay and grass. Palate: Kind of flat, but not in negative manner. Flatness helps accentuate a bubble-gummy and viscous-sweet quality with a peppery finish. A touch of cinnamon hangs out afterward. Final Thoughts: More complex than the X-67, but I’m not sure if I enjoy it more or not. These two young bourbons make for an interesting side-by-side. Score: 3.5/5 Tasting Notes: Whiskey Acres Bourbon Whiskey Vital Stats: 75% Yellow Dent Corn, 15% Wheat, 10% malted barley. Sold only in Illinois. Nose: Quintessential bourbon smell. Corn dominant with bready undertones. Palate: Mostly the familiar corn sweetness associated with bourbon. Notes of Allspice throughout adds a touch of uniqueness. Final Thoughts: My least favorite of the three. Needs a little water to bring out the flavor despite already being low abv. Score: 2.5/5
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Forrest C. Price

Forrest is deeply involved in various aspects of the whiskey industry. He contributes his writing talents to The Whiskey Wash, shares his expertise through classes on diverse whiskey styles, and serves as the Brand Ambassador of the West Coast & Kentucky for Joseph Magnus Distillery. Prior to these endeavors, Forrest honed his skills as the Whiskey Advisor at Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, DC, the largest whiskey bar in the Western Hemisphere. In this role, he expertly guided patrons through an impressive collection of over 2,700 whiskey expressions from around the world and meticulously managed the extensive inventory. Forrest hails from Louisville, KY, the heart of bourbon country.

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