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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing Johnny Drum Private Stock and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$25 – $30 ~$13 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
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/8 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).