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Bulleit Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Bulleit Bourbon next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$64 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere 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 more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).