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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$23 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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 Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).