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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$15 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).