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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Redemption Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Redemption Bourbon and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$25 – $32 ~$64 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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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).