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Four Roses Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Four Roses Bourbon next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$140 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
fruit 6/9 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).