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David Nicholson 1843 vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$135 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
- 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 David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point and 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).