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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +5 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$113 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does 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 Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
fruit 8/9 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak 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 Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).