ghill40509
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
Bourbon — Indiana, USA
Reviewed
November 28, 2021 (edited March 10, 2022)
Cocktail night in St Pete and my son has been holding out on me. This was his contribution to the party. Incredibly rich and complex nose, Butterscotch, green apples, nutmeg all easily discernible. I consider finished bourbons as in the "cheater class" as they are not pure bourbon. This one is done in such a way as not to be obvious. The Cognac, Armagnac and Sherry sit in the background and do not overwhelm a young bourbon to make it taste- wait for it- like bourbon. Well done Magnus, the finishing is well integrated.
Great barrel and rye flavors lead on the palate. The body is rich and chewy.
I like it neat or with a cube, the ethanol lets you know it's there but drinks more like a mid ninety proof until you stop talking to the crowd and take a step. This was the hit of the evening but we're not finished yet. Not sure I can properly critique the next. Frank has Bardstown Bourbon's latest collaboration up next. It's already been a great evening.
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@ctrexman I had the regular a couple years ago and thought it good but not outstanding. This one is oustanding. I very much like Belle Meade Reserve and MCB is a notch above. Grab it if you can find it, I think my son gave $150
@Ctrexman I think the regular is younger ( by a lot) and doesn’t have that Armagnac finish. But @WhiskeyBlender ( Nancy) might know best …she’s the magician behind these
Great review, how does it compare to standard JM or have you not had that
@ghill40509 this has been on my radar for so long, but that price…ouch. Maybe it’ll be like my experience with Garrison Cowboy….I couldn’t fathom buying it till i tried a pour.