Compare
Angel’s Envy vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Angel’s Envy and Johnny Drum Private Stock is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (86.6 vs. 101).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- Angel’s Envy and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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
Angel’s Envy
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Johnny Drum Private Stock
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
- 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 Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).