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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$105 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).