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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$8 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a slightly 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).