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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$100 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/9 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).