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Penelope Toasted Series vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper Penelope Toasted Series and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$103 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish 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, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).