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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$38 – $45 ~$124 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).