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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$45 – $60 ~$40 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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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).