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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
On paper Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $70 vs. ~$85 – $100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$38 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- 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 (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).