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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
W.L. Weller Full Proof and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 ~$80 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).