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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% 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 | ~$110 – $180 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
fruit 9/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the 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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).