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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Bulleit Bourbon
On paper Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Bulleit Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$25 – $32) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$25 – $32 ~$137 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 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: 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.
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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).