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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Wild Turkey 81
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Wild Turkey 81 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional 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) +20 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$20 – $25 ~$143 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/3 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).