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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Old Forester 100 Proof and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $32 vs. ~$150 – $180).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 ~$136 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/9 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).