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Zackariah Harris vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Zackariah Harris next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$75 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Zackariah Harris and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/8 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing 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 highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).