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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 ~$85 less | ~$200 – $300 |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).