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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$22 – $28 ~$140 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does 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
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 9/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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.
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).