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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Yellowstone Select
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Yellowstone Select sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$40 – $50 ~$120 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).