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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 ~$73 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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 Straight Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
fruit 8/9 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).