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Woodford Reserve vs Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
On paper Woodford Reserve and Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$35 – $42 vs. ~$150 – $180) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $42 ~$127 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
Woodford Reserve
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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/9 fruit: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
- 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 Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve); neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend).