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Jim Beam Black vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Jim Beam Black and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$150 – $180).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$140 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jim Beam Black and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jim Beam Black
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/9 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going 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 neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).