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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
On paper Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$55 – $70 ~$103 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.
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 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.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).