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Ezra Brooks 99 vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Ezra Brooks 99 next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ezra Brooks 99 | 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 | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$140 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Ezra Brooks 99 and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Ezra Brooks 99
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Ezra Brooks 99 Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/9 fruit: Ezra Brooks 99 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Ezra Brooks 99 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Ezra Brooks 99 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Ezra Brooks 99 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Ezra Brooks 99: A high-proof value bottle from Lux Row. The nose is quiet, but the palate is bolder, with creamy caramel, brown sugar and a nutty, peanut-like edge.
- 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 Ezra Brooks 99 if you want a high-proof, nutty, caramel-forward everyday bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Ezra Brooks 99); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).