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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$100 – $110 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$85 – $100 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running 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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).