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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Johnny Drum Private Stock and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$40 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
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 W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).