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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +29 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 ~$28 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon at a 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 (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).