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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$40 – $70 ~$110 less |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 9/8 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie at a significantly lower price point and with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).