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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted 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 | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 ~$95 less | ~$150 – $180 |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does 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
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer 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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).