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1792 Small Batch vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$135 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- 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 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price 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, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).