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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $80 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$28 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/8 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).