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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Grand-Dad Bonded is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$24 – $30).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$24 – $30 ~$138 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.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 Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).