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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$88 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/9 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a significantly lower price point and 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).