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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Johnny Drum Private Stock
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- 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.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).