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Stellum Bourbon vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$115 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).