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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Put New Riff Bottled-in-Bond next to Johnny Drum Private Stock and you have a contemporary, high-rye craft build set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| 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.
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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/6 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
- 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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).