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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$110 less | ~$150 – $180 |
- 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- 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 (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).