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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$45 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).