Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)

$199.00
(5.0)
Overview

Joseph Magnus Bourbon is a true masterpiece that embodies the essence of craftsmanship and heritage. It's the bottle that put the brand on the map. It's a blend of straight bourbons finished in Sherry and Armagnac and Cognac casks, which gives it a layered, richer profile than a standard bourbon shelf bottle.

Bottled at 100 proof, it brings caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, and oak with a long, warming finish. The cask finishes don't hide the bourbon underneath, they just add another layer to it. A solid step up for anyone moving past the usual shelf bottles.

Product Details

Brand Joseph Magnus
Producer Jos. A. Magnus & Co.
Distiller Cooper Craft Distilling
Country / Region USA/ Illinois
Style Blended Straight Bourbon, Cask Finished
Mash Bill Blend of straight bourbons
Age Statement NAS
ABV 50% (100 Proof)
Cask Type Finished in Sherry and Cognac casks
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Limited / allocated


Tasting Notes

NOSE: Caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with dark fruit, dried raisin, and a hint of brown sugar.

PALATE: Rich and layered. Caramel and vanilla up front, followed by dark fruit, oak, and a touch of spice. The Sherry and Cognac finishes give it real depth without burying the bourbon underneath.

FINISH: Long and warming. Oak, soft sweetness, and a touch of dark fruit hang around with a clean, dry close.

What sets this bottle apart

  • A blend of straight bourbons finished in Sherry and Cognac casks
  • Bottled at 100 proof for real weight without going overboard
  • The flagship release from one of the most respected modern blending houses
  • Layered cask finishes add depth without burying the bourbon
  • Allocated bottle that bourbon fans hunt for when it lands
  • Sits one step below the legendary Cigar Blend, with the same family DNA

Distillery Information

Jos. A. Magnus & Co. is based in Washington D.C. and takes its name from Joseph Magnus, a real 19th-century whiskey merchant whose original brand stopped during Prohibition. The brand was relaunched in the 2010s, and the team built a reputation for finishing whiskey in casks that bring real depth to the final blend.

The Straight Bourbon is the flagship of the range and the foundation that the more famous Cigar Blend builds on. Sherry adds dark fruit and richness, Cognac softens things out, and the bourbon underneath holds everything together. A proper modern bourbon doing things its own way.

Who this bottle is for

  • Bourbon drinkers ready to upgrade past the usual shelf bottles
  • Fans of cask-finished whiskey with real depth and layered flavour
  • Anyone curious about the Magnus range without going straight to the Cigar Blend
  • Drinkers chasing rich profiles with dark fruit, caramel, and oak
  • Allocated bottle hunters after one of the more respected modern bourbons
  • Sippers who appreciate a slow, end-of-night pour

How to enjoy

Pour it neat and give it a minute. A drop of water can open up more of the dark fruit and caramel if you want to dig in a bit deeper. Works well on a single rock too. A bottle like this is better appreciated on its own without anything getting in the way.

Why we curate it

Joseph A. Magnus Straight Bourbon is one of those bottles that quietly delivers proper character. Real cask finish depth, the same family DNA as the legendary Cigar Blend, and a pour that rewards taking your time over it. A solid step up from your usual shelf bottle and one worth having on hand when you find it.