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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$90 – $130 ~$55 less |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).