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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Blanton’s Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$75 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).