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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$28 – $35 ~$9 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).