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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
On paper Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so price (~$30 – $38 vs. ~$85 – $100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$59 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).