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Johnny Drum Private Stock vs Zackariah Harris
Johnny Drum Private Stock and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Johnny Drum Private Stock | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +21 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$13 – $22 ~$23 less |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Johnny Drum Private Stock Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).