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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $140 ~$60 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you 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 (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).