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David Nicholson Reserve vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put David Nicholson Reserve next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson Reserve | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional 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 | ~$30 – $40 ~$130 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson Reserve and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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 Reserve
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson Reserve Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/9 fruit: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
- 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 Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).