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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Johnny Drum Private Stock and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$16 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).