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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$105 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/9 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).