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Penelope Four Grain vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Penelope Four Grain next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Four Grain | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$130 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Penelope Four Grain and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Penelope Four Grain
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Four Grain Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
fruit 5/9 fruit: Penelope Four Grain 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
- 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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well 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 highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).