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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$55 – $60 ~$35 less |
- 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 Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).