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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$50 – $55 ~$40 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon does 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
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
fruit 8/8 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).