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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| 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) +9 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$25 – $32 ~$12 less |
- 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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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Small Batch: Heaven Hill's everyday wheater and the most affordable way into the style. Soft honey and butterscotch with almost no spice, and a texture that makes the low price hard to argue with.
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.
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).