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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Jim Beam Black
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Jim Beam Black are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +15 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$22 – $28 ~$140 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/3 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).