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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Penelope Toasted Series
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Penelope Toasted Series and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-rye bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| 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 Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).