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Bulleit Bourbon vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Put Bulleit Bourbon next to Johnny Drum Private Stock and you have a sourced, high-rye blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$12 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).