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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Rebel 100
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Rebel 100 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$20 – $25 ~$18 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
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 Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).