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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Old Grand-Dad 114
On paper Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Grand-Dad 114 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$28 – $35) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$28 – $35 ~$134 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 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.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).