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Baker’s 7 Year vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper Baker’s 7 Year and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +6 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$103 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).