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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Eagle Rare 10 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $65 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$40 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity 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 neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).