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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Forester 100 Proof are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$26 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$26 – $32 ~$136 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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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).