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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +19 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$28 – $36 ~$133 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).