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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Willett Pot Still Reserve and Johnny Drum Private Stock are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (94 vs. 101).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Johnny Drum Private Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Johnny Drum Private Stock do not publish an official mash bill.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
Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
- 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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it.
- 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, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).