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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Johnny Drum Private Stock reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +15 proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less |
- 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
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Johnny Drum Private Stock
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
- 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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost.
- 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 (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).