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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Johnny Drum Private Stock
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Johnny Drum Private Stock sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | 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 | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$35 – $45 ~$16 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Johnny Drum Private Stock
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Johnny Drum Private Stock
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Johnny Drum Private Stock 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- 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 (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Johnny Drum Private Stock).