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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Bulleit Bourbon
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Bulleit Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$25 – $32 ~$12 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).