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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$43 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).