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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
On paper Johnny Drum Private Stock and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$90 – $130) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +10 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$70 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).