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Bulleit Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper Bulleit Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$25 – $32 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$137 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).