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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +14 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).