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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$85 – $100 vs. ~$35 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$35 – $45 ~$53 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).