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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Four Roses Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/8 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).