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1792 Small Batch vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Johnny Drum Private Stock and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$10 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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1792 Small Batch
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Johnny Drum Private Stock: An old-school Willett label at 101 proof. Oily and dessert-like, with baked apple, almond and custard, and rye-like mint and spice on the finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).