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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a contemporary, high-rye craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% 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.
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Flavor Profile
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Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).