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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$50 – $62 ~$37 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).