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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Four Roses Bourbon
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Four Roses Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +21 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$22 – $28 ~$15 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does 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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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).