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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Wild Turkey Longbranch is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (101 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +15 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$35 – $45 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
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 Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).