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Wild Turkey 101 vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper Wild Turkey 101 and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$25 – $30 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$138 less | ~$150 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does 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
Wild Turkey 101
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/9 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- 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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable 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, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).