Jos. A. Magnus & Co.

Jos. A. Magnus is a premium American whiskey brand rooted in a rich pre-Prohibition heritage dating back to 1892. The brand draws its identity from Joseph A. Magnus, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based wholesale liquor entrepreneur who built a whiskey empire in the latter half of the 19th century. Magnus was known for his flagship product, Murray Hill Club Whiskey, which earned widespread acclaim in leading bars, hotels, cafes, and groceries of the era. His commitment to quality, age, and honorable business practice distinguished his spirits until National Prohibition halted production in 1918. Nearly a century later, the discovery of a 122-year-old bottle of the original Murray Hill Club Whiskey by Magnus' great-grandson sparked the revival of the brand. A team of industry veterans — including Woodford Reserve distiller Dave Scheurich, master blender Nancy Fraley (Director of Research for the American Distilling Institute), and Richard Wolf (former Chairman of the Kentucky Distillers' Association and VP General Manager at Buffalo Trace) — analyzed the historic bottle and worked to faithfully reproduce its character. Today, Jos. A. Magnus produces small-batch, handcrafted whiskeys using the same blending and finishing techniques employed by Joseph Magnus over 100 years ago. The flagship Joseph Magnus Bourbon is a 12-year-old bourbon finished through a proprietary triple cask finishing process utilizing Oloroso Sherry, Pedro Ximénez, and Cognac casks, designed to replicate the flavor profile of the original 1892 expression. The portfolio also includes a notable expression that artfully blends 18-year-old and 11-year-old bourbon with 9-year-old light whiskey, as well as the Magnus Cigar Blend — a whiskey crafted to complement fine cigars, featuring tasting notes of espresso, berry, cobbler, and tobacco. Distilling and finishing operations are conducted at CraftCo Distillery & Social House in Holland, Michigan, where the brand offers private behind-the-scenes tours covering blending, finishing, and barrel aging. Jos. A. Magnus occupies a distinct niche in the ultra-premium American whiskey segment, appealing to collectors, connoisseurs, and consumers drawn to historically grounded craft spirits with demonstrable provenance and expert craftsmanship.