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- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity do not publish an official mash bill.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