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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Horse Soldier Barrel Strength next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +10 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$78 – $85 ~$84 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
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Flavor Profile
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
- 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 Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth 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, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).