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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Four Roses Small Batch
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Four Roses Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +11 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$32 – $38 ~$5 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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Four Roses Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/7 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).