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Penelope Rio vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Penelope Rio and Johnny Drum Private Stock reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$35 – $45 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Johnny Drum Private Stock does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 9/6 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- 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 Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).