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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Maker’s Mark 46 and Johnny Drum Private Stock reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$35 – $45 |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Maker’s Mark 46
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
- 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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
- 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 (Maker’s Mark 46); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).