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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).