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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$35 – $45 ~$38 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).