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W.L. Weller Special Reserve vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Comparing W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Special Reserve | 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $60 ~$120 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
fruit 5/9 fruit: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
- 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 Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group 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, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).