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Baker’s 7 Year vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$30 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).