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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$85 – $100 ~$108 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).