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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Johnny Drum Private Stock next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$210 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).