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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +29 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$98 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).