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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Baker’s 7 Year
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Baker’s 7 Year and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$55 – $70 ~$30 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/7 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).