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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$40 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak 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 (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).