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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Put Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend next to W.L. Weller 12 Year and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$70 – $180 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
fruit 9/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).