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Evan Williams Black Label vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Evan Williams Black Label 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 | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$149 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).