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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Stagg
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Stagg sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$70 – $120 ~$70 less |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Stagg 4 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Stagg).