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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Redemption Bourbon
Johnny Drum Private Stock and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +17 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$25 – $32 ~$12 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).