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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$45 – $55 ~$43 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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).