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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$13 – $22 ~$148 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/2 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).