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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Johnny Drum Private Stock and Michter's US*1 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (101 vs. 91.4).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).