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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
On paper E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Johnny Drum Private Stock are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $90 vs. ~$35 – $45) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$35 – $45 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).