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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Knob Creek 9 Year
On paper Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Knob Creek 9 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$35 – $40) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Knob Creek 9 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$35 – $40 ~$128 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Knob Creek 9 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/3 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/7 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).