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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$53 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).