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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +10 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$45 – $55 ~$115 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).