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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (111 vs. 101).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +10 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$35 – $45 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).