Johnny Drum Private Stock Bourbon

Very solid

Sweet and fruity early but finishes with strong spice that lingers a little. It’s good juice, a little different and I think the heat is mostly the 101 proof. Good but wouldn’t pay more than $30

I received this Bourbon as a late Father's Day gift from my wonderful wife. I gave her a choice of Belle Meade Small Batch, Johnny Drum Private Stock, and Old Forester Signature 100 Proof. She chose the JD as it was the middle-priced one and I have not had it either. I opened it that day and poured some into a Glencairn and was not real happy with the flavor it tasted of musty oak and vanilla that had a sourness to it. So I closed the bottle for a week or so and tried it again. In the time since this has been one of the best big and bold bourbons, I have ever had. I can taste the dry dusty wood and musty orange that BDanner described below. This is bottled by Willett but to me, it has flavors like Woodford Reserve. The body is really nice with the sweetness and light spiciness that is different from many other bourbons. The finish is wonderful and long with the oak and orange with vanilla or caramel lingering. I have shared this with many friends and while most like it some say it is too hot for them and I agree this is hot but in a good way. The flavors never get washed away with ice or water. This is a bold and different bourbon and for the price, it is a wonderful drink. In my area, it is in the low $30s and is becoming more common to see. I highly recommend this bourbon and if it did not have to be aired out I would have rated it a touch higher. Enjoy.

Caramel, dill pickle, toffee, red apple, and vanilla on the nose. Palate shows a lot of the same with some more oak and smoke. Burn is up front and dissipates quickly, but it comes back on the finish, which is not so pleasant. Coats the tongue pretty well. Finish ain't bad either. Strong in the dill note but I like it Lacks a ton of complexity and the finish is a little biting, but all in all, I enjoyed this bourbon.