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George T. Stagg vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put George T. Stagg next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +42 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$150 – $180 ~$310 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
fruit 6/9 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).