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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$75 – $200 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar without hunting for it.
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).