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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to Johnny Drum Private Stock and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 | ~$35 – $45 |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 3/6 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).