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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$50 – $55 ~$113 less |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).