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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% 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 | ~$38 – $45 |
- 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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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).