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Stellum Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$43 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Stellum Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).