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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$78 – $85 ~$84 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 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.
- 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.
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 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).