The Last Call

     Whiskey Acres has quietly become one of the most exciting craft distilleries in the Midwest. Based in Illinois, they are true estate distillers, growing, harvesting, distilling, aging, and bottling their own grain. That level of control shows up in the glass, and their Blue Popcorn Bourbon might be one of the most unique expressions in their lineup.      This yearly release swaps traditional yellow dent corn for blue popcorn, immediately setting it apart on the shelf. It’s a bold move for a four-year bourbon, and I went into this one genuinely curious how that grain choice would shape the final product.      Using popcorn as the primary corn source isn’t common, but it is perfectly legal within bourbon guidelines. The result is a mash bill that promises sweetness but also something deeper and more textured. As an estate distillery, Whiskey Acres controls every stage of production, and that farm-to-glass approach gives this release an aut...

 Whiskey Acres Distilling Bloody Butcher Bourbon Whiskey Review.      I received this bottle from Holly's Package Store in Greentown, Indiana. Click here to follow them . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review.      Whiskey Acres continues to prove why they are one of the most compelling true farm distilleries in the country. Based in Illinois, they handle every step of the process themselves, from growing the grain to distilling, aging, and bottling. That seed-to-bottle approach already sets them apart, but this release takes things even further with the use of heirloom Bloody Butcher corn.      This bottle was one I was excited to get my hands on, especially knowing how quickly it sold out at the distillery. Bloody Butcher corn tends to bring a deeper, earthier sweetness compared to traditional yellow dent corn, and I was eager to see how Whiskey Acres would showcase it. For the full video review visi...

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...