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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| 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
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
fruit 5/9 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
- 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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).