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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Redemption Bourbon
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +17 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$25 – $32 ~$137 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).