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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$43 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).