Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon Whiskey Review.
Whiskey Acres Blue Popcorn Bourbon Whiskey Review. 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 th...