1990’s Johnny Drum Distilling Company Johnny Drum Private Stock 101 Proof

For fifteen years, this Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey has matured, patiently absorbing the character of its oak cask. Johnny Drum Private Stock 15 Year Old offers a journey through time, delivering a remarkably complex and velvety sipping experience for the discerning bourbon enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A sophisticated and inviting bouquet opens with rich dried dark fruits like fig and prune, intertwined with deep caramel and vanilla bean. Subtler notes of worn leather, polished oak, and a delicate spice cabinet of cinnamon and nutmeg emerge, hinting at its extensive aging. A faint whisper of roasted nuts and cocoa powder adds further complexity.

Palate: The entry is remarkably smooth and coating, immediately delivering a luscious sweetness of maple syrup and butterscotch. This is quickly followed by prominent flavors of well-integrated oak, providing structure without bitterness, and a delightful interplay of baking spices – clove, allspice, and a fleeting warmth of white pepper. Dark chocolate and a nutty character, reminiscent of toasted almonds, surface, balanced by a faint tobacco leaf earthiness.

Finish: Long, warm, and exceptionally elegant. The finish lingers with a persistent sweetness of dark caramel and dried fruit, gradually yielding to a delightful and lingering oak spice. Traces of leather, pipe tobacco, and a final, subtle hint of char contribute to a highly satisfying and complex conclusion, inviting another sip.