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Four Roses Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$68 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).