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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$103 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/9 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend: Older sourced bourbon finished in sherry, Cognac and then Armagnac casks. Dense dried fruit, fig and orange over cigar leaf and charred oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).