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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Johnny Drum Private Stock are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | 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 | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$35 – $45 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).