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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$50 – $55 ~$113 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
fruit 9/8 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).