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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Horse Soldier Barrel Strength and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Horse Soldier Barrel Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$42 less | ~$78 – $85 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Horse Soldier Barrel Strength do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Horse Soldier Barrel Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Horse Soldier Barrel Strength 3 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.
- Horse Soldier Barrel Strength: A barrel-strength wheater from the veteran-founded Horse Soldier brand. Brown sugar and toasted oak lead, baking spice and heat follow, and a splash of water pulls out darker fruit.
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.
- Go with Horse Soldier Barrel Strength if you want a big, barrel-strength wheated bourbon with plenty of brown sugar and warmth.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned (Horse Soldier Barrel Strength).