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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | 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 | ~$45 – $90 ~$98 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- 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. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone 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, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).