{"title":"Jos. A. Magnus \u0026 Co. Distillery","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"joseph-magnus-cigar-blend-armagnac-sherry-cognac-cask-finish-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon Armagnac, Sherry \u0026 Cognac Cask Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatches #490-491\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtfully 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby Bad Axe and The Firedawgs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatches #483-491\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"\u003c\/span\u003eThese batches feature a cornucopia of deep, dark aromas ranging from Italian black walnut liqueur (Nocino), sticky date cake with toffee sauce, rum raisin ice cream, and dried fruit compote. The palate delivers what the nose promises, with further notes of grilled figs drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar, Devil’s Food cake, muddled mint, a whiff of aromatic pipe tobacco, and brandied cherries in syrup. The finish is long and luscious, with brooding notes of dried tea leaves, black currant jam, and wild prunes in Armagnac syrup (Pruneau d’Agen).\" - Nancy Fraley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It tastes like marshmallow fluff with complexity which is insane like a really um like layered nose ... that is the best Magnus i've ever had, hands down ... this is a standout.\"\u003c\/em\u003e (Batch #490 - Same Batch Range) - Bourbon Junkies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA decade later, and over 500 batches created, it is only getting better. (For comparison, I tasted a batch No. 2 I still had from back in 2017 and found this modern release superior.) This release was built on 10-year-old MGP bourbon, 17-year-old Barton’s high-rye bourbon, and 20-year-old high-rye MGP bourbon. It’s deep and rich on the palate, with notes of sticky toffee pudding, Nocino liqueur, wallet leather, and something just a bit savory, too. Whether paired alongside a smoke, or perhaps dessert, this remains a sui generis pour every serious whiskey drinker should try one day. If a decade ago its two-bill price tag seemed a bit high, today it is downright reasonable.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - (Batch #489 - Same Batch Range) David Thomas Tao, Vinepair (95 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautiful whiskey, masterfully constructed.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Drew Beard, Drinkhacker (100 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a complex bourbon. It's good in its own right, but truly really reveals itself if you drink it alongside a nice cigar. What could seem like a little bit too much in terms of personality becomes exactly enough when you pair it with cigar smoke. This is bourbon with a backbone, complex and moody and daring you to pull your best cigars out of the humidor.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Scott Bernard Nelson, The Whiskey Wash (90 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis pour accomplishes exactly what it set out to do: provide a robust, exotic and enjoyable whiskey experience. I have certainly never tasted anything quite like it and revel in my opportunity to enjoy it with good company moving forward!\" \u003c\/em\u003e- Nick Anderson, Amongst The Whiskey (90 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis legacy distiller was revived by the founder’s descendant in 2015. Its Cigar Blend (in various batches) was created by master blender Nancy Fraley. The nose offers cherry, red berries, muted rye spice, vanilla and whipped cream. The palate has more red berry notes, fruity but also savory, with spice, pepper, and tobacco. A smooth yet complex finish. A great amalgamation of flavors, and yes, it would go very well with a cigar.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Fleming, Whisky Advocate (92 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJoseph Magnus Cigar Blend is a really good bourbon. It offers a barrage of unique traits which culminate nicely into a unique flavor...\" \u003c\/em\u003e- Nick Beiter, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jos. A. Magnus \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48353789739223,"sku":"JOSEPH-MAGNUS-CIGAR-BLEND","price":299.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-joseph-magnus-cigar-blend_fb7e3314-cf37-4fca-b871-3a6ecbd6b643.jpg?v=1772923799"},{"product_id":"joseph-magnus-triple-cask-finished-sherry-cognac-finish-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Joseph Magnus Triple Cask Finished Sherry \u0026 Cognac Finish Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA marriage of 7 to 15 year old straight bourbon whiskeys from Indiana and Kentucky, aged in white oak barrels and finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry, and cognac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNotes of orange citrus, dried dark fruits, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eLayered in apricot, roasted nuts, caramel, and beautiful vanilla... \u2028it was delicious!\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e- Fred Minnick\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere aren’t as many bottles out there that I’d recommend in the $100 range, but Joseph Magnus seems like it’s worth it to me.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Mike \u0026amp; Mike, The Bourbon Culture (92 Points)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA very nice expression. The finishes work great in harmony.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Morrow, The Daily Pour (89 Points)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat may come across as a mad science experiment in regards to barrel finishing, turns out to be just the right formula in the case of Joseph Magnus bourbon.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Jordan Moskal, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere's a lasting chewiness to each sip; a dry finish with rounded off edges, if that makes sense. I'm not a wine guy, but the grape-stained barrels here impart a lot of flavor beyond your standard vanilla\/oak\/tannins. Those weave their way into a proper bourbon in a spirit of cooperation rather than combat. There's just so much to unpack here, but all of it is good. If you're looking for a bourbon to sit and take your time with, Magnus should be your jam. As long as you're OK with a little cognac and sherry in the mix.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Christian D'Andrea, For The Win\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI’m a huge fan of the Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and decided to give this one a shot to see if it stacks up ... Let me tell you…. it does ... You can certainly notice the $100 price difference between the two, but both are exceptional whiskeys.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Brad, Secret Whiskey Society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe palate doesn’t let you down, offering a relatively racy attack that speaks first of citrus, chocolate, and cloves. As it develops in the glass, the bourbon takes on more wine-forward notes, which meld interestingly with the darker coffee notes and the sweeter vanilla and caramel characteristics that bubble up after some air time. The finish echoes barrel char from the original time in cask, giving the rich and somewhat oily whiskey a relatively traditional bourbonesque exit ... Really fun stuff. Worth seeking out.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Christopher Null, Drinkhacker (90 Points)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jos. A. 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Artfully marries 18 and 11-year-old bourbon with 9-year-old light whiskey to deliver notes of butterscotch, honey, toffee, autumnal baking spices, vanilla, and char, with a hint of black pepper that lingers through a softly spiced and toasted finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe drinkers of Murray Hill Club Whiskey were, in accordance with Joseph’s vision, people of discriminating taste and mature judgment. Magnus actively introduced his whiskey into the leading bars, hotels, cafes, and groceries of his day. Local newspapers were peppered with advertisements for this new whiskey, which quickly earned great acclaim. He encouraged readers to sample just a taste, for \u003cem\u003e“Give this whiskey a trial once, and you’ll take no other brand.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToasty, buttery notes of vanilla and char, with layers of spiced, dried fruits through the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Tasting Murray Hill was an adventure in whiskey made in a fashion of an era gone by,\"\u003c\/i\u003e said Henry Preiss, whose former company built the AH Hirsch Bourbon Brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOverall, this batch is a winner. Murray Hill Club delivers pungent, dusty, bourbon notes with a focus on rich, savory dessert.\" \u003c\/em\u003e- The Daily Pour (92 Points)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eRich oak on a nose that offers butterscotch, vanilla ice cream, and sugared pecans, along with red fruit, baking spice, and black pepper. The palate reveals more vanilla, as well as almonds, honey, toffee, and gingerbread. Chocolate, baking spice, pepper, leathery oak, and tobacco leaf complete a long, sinewy finish that shows its maturity well.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Fleming, Whisky Advocate (90 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a bourbon whiskey that I would definitely want on my bar. It is very complex and offers a lot of the flavors that I really enjoy. This is one you could go back to and pick something different out every time. If you can find it for retail, this is a solid purchase.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Whiskey Consensus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jos. A. Magnus \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48375931306199,"sku":"JOSEPH-MAGNUS-MURRAY-HILL","price":209.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-murray-hill-club.jpg?v=1773552617"},{"product_id":"fox-oden-double-oaked-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Fox \u0026 Oden Double Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA blend of 8 to 15 year old Indiana bourbons finished in a second, new oak barrel, blended for perfect balance and bottled at peak maturity. On the palate, intense caramel, chocolate, pipe tobacco and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eCocoa, caramel, and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e I\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003entense caramel, chocolate, pipe tobacco, and baking spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The chocolate in this is just so in your face ... this is so stupid good\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Mash \u0026amp; Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn this video I'm going to tell you about my favorite double oaked\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e bourbon on the market today.\" \u003c\/em\u003e- Drums \u0026amp; Drams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOverall I think this is a pretty good pour that checks off what I look for with a good double oaked bourbon. The chocolate I get on this is delicious and it's the perfect pour as we enter the fall season to sit next to a fire with.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - NerdsNBourbs, \/r\/bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox \u0026 Oden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48375939301591,"sku":"FOX-ODEN-DBL-OAK","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-fox-oden-double-oaked_595989c6-95e2-4ef2-bc7b-40c0d1e45d52.jpg?v=1773554816"}],"url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.co.nz\/collections\/jos-a-magnus-co-distillery.oembed","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}