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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$30 – $40 ~$130 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Penelope Four Grain do not publish an official mash bill.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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).