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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Maker's Mark
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Maker's Mark and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +11 proof | 90 proof (45% 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.
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 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.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).