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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Michter's US*1 Small Batch next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter's US*1 Small Batch | 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$115 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges 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 (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).