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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$45 – $55 ~$115 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).