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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Larceny Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$55 – $70 ~$103 less |
- 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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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 9/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).