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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$50 – $120 ~$80 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).