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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Johnny Drum Private Stock is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Johnny Drum Private Stock
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour.
- 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 (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).