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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Yellowstone Select
Johnny Drum Private Stock and Yellowstone Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (101 vs. 93).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).