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Stellum Bourbon vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Stellum Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +14 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- Stellum Bourbon and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof.
- Go with Johnny Drum Private Stock if you want an oily, dessert-like 101-proof pour with old-school Willett character at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).