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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Johnny Drum Private Stock reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$35 – $45 ~$18 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
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
- 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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).