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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$23 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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.
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).