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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
On paper Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Johnny Drum Private Stock are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so proof (94 vs. 101) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% 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 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).