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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
On paper Johnny Drum Private Stock and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (101 vs. 94) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).