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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Bulleit Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Bulleit Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$25 – $32 ~$64 less |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).