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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Wild Turkey 101
On paper Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Wild Turkey 101 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$25 – $30) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$25 – $30 ~$138 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does 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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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).