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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Zackariah Harris
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Zackariah Harris and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$13 – $22 ~$75 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/2 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).