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Four Roses Small Batch vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper Four Roses Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$32 – $38 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch | 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 ~$130 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 Small Batch
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
fruit 7/9 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
- 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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template 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, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).