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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs 1792 Small Batch
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to 1792 Small Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$26 – $34 ~$10 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Johnny Drum Private Stock
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/7 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).