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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | 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 | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$125 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/9 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Johnny Drum Private Stock: An old-school Willett label at 101 proof. Oily and dessert-like, with baked apple, almond and custard, and rye-like mint and spice on the 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 Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character 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 neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).