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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$55 – $70 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).