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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +6 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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 Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).