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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus a new-wave, rye-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$38 – $45 ~$51 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
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 5/9 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).