Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon
Batch 444
56.63% ABV
$150-300
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What the Producer Says
Cigar Blend Bourbon
Bold, rich aromas of tobacco, spice, vanilla, fig, prunes, and dried fruit
Artfully blended to enjoy with a fine cigar. A combination of award-winning Joseph Magnus Bourbon and 11 and 18-year-old whiskeys to assume bold, rich aromas of tobacco, spice, leather, vanilla, blanched almonds, and toffee. The Armagnac cask finish lends fruity notes of fig, prune, and dried apricot.
TASTING NOTES:
Aurora Borealis Batches #437-446
The set of batches that hail from this particular coupe mere are inspired by a host of Scandinavian and other desserts hailing from Northern countries where the Aurora Borealis can be spotted. Dark red berry fruit notes of Hindbæsnitter (Danish raspberry squares), lingonberry jam over dark rye bread, and Våfflor (Swedish waffles) topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream prevail on the nose, while Cranashan, a famous Scottish dessert of toasted oatmeal, raspberries, toasted oats, cream, and heather blossom honey fills the palate. These berry-filled batches are sure to put stars in your eyes.
What Gary Says
Nose: Dark fruit, tobacco, oak, caramel, cherries, apples, fudge, mineral notes with a hint of cardamon and pipe smoke.
Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with caramel, fruitcake, cinnamon, toffee, blood orange, nutmeg and pepper.
Finish: Moderately long, drying with oak, mint, tobacco and honey.
Comments: This is a lovely dram, and quite fitting for a ‘cigar blend’. I love the tobacco and oak notes which definitely bring me to sitting with a pipe while sipping a fine bourbon. A bit of water brought notes of cheese danish on the nose, and tamped down the pepper on the palate, bringing out honey and peaches. Joseph Magnus batches can vary, and this one in particular has tasting notes shared in batch ranges. They’re not exactly easy to locate (had to thumb through prior months until finding the right range) but they do a great job of calling out the differences.