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Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon Whiskey Review.      There’s something about Whiskey Acres that’s really grabbed me in 2024. Maybe it’s their dedication to true grain-to-glass craft, or maybe it’s that they keep dropping bottles like this—bold, unusual, and somehow still grounded. Based in DeKalb, Illinois, Whiskey Acres isn’t just distilling and aging their own spirits, they’re growing the grain themselves. That kind of vertical integration is rare, and it shows in the spirits. This particular release, their Blue Popcorn Bourbon, is one of their annual limited runs. And yes, it’s made with actual blue popcorn, just because it’s bourbon doesn’t mean the corn has to be conventional.         I've had just one other release using "popcorn grade corn" from Journeyman distillery, and it ended up taking the top bourbon of 2022 for me with how amazing it was. Now, for them it was just using standard popcorn...well corn. So I am really interested to se...

Whiskey Acres Bottled in Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review.      Whiskey Acres' Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey is the kind of spirit that makes you appreciate craft distilling. Distilled, aged, and bottled in DeKalb Illinois. Whiskey Acres takes it a step further by growing their own grains, showcasing a full commitment to their whiskey from soil to glass. Recently, they’ve made their way to Indiana and I instantly grabbled myself some of their releases. Day one I picked up their bottle in bond bourbon and bottle in bond rye.      This bourbon meets all the strict requirements of the Bottled in Bond Act: aged at least four years, bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), and distilled in a single season under one master distiller’s supervision, and aged in a government-bonded warehouse. I know this is another huge commitment for a craft distillery to preform. Being my first checkin on the brand I came in with high hopes due to their process. No one goes...

 Whiskey Acres Bottled in Bond Straight Rye Whiskey Review.      From the heart of Illinois comes Whiskey Acres, a true grain-to-glass operation that takes craftsmanship to the next level. Not only do they distill, age, and bottle their whiskey onsite, but they also grow the grains used in every drop. That level of control over the process is rare—and exciting. After falling in love with their Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon, I was eager to finally get my hands on their Straight Rye. Now that it’s made its way into Indiana, I couldn’t wait to see how this one stacks up.       This rye whiskey meets all the strict requirements of the Bottled in Bond Act: aged at least four years, bottled at 50% ABV (100 proof), and distilled in a single season under one master distiller’s supervision, and aged in a government-bonded warehouse. I know this is another huge commitment for a craft distillery to preform. 2024 has been my rye era and seeing how transparent a cra...