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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$40 – $45 ~$50 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).