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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$124 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Maker’s Mark 46
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).