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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 ~$53 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).