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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Praedictum 15 Year
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 ~$310 less | ~$400 – $550 |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/7 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 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.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).