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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$115 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 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 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).