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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Johnny Drum Private Stock and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (101 vs. 111).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$15 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/8 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).