Johnny Drum Black Label Bourbon Whiskey

$99.00
(5.0)
Overview

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Willett DistilleryBardstown, Kentucky  ·  43% ABV  ·  750ml  ·  Silver Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Johnny Drum Black Label is one of those bottles bourbon nerds have been quietly passing around for years. Made in Bardstown, Kentucky by Willett Distillery, it's a straight bourbon aged a minimum of four years and bottled at 43% ABV. Nothing flashy about it, just solid, old-school Kentucky bourbon at a fair price.

It picked up a Silver Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, but the real reason people keep coming back to it is the taste. Full-bodied, a bit oily, and packed with more flavour than you'd expect for the price. It's the kind of pour that works just as well on a Tuesday night as it does when you're showing a mate what real bourbon tastes like.

Product Details
Brand Johnny Drum
Producer Willett Distillery
Category Bourbon Whiskey
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Country / Region USA, Kentucky
Age Statement NAS (minimum 4 years)
ABV 43%
Cask Type New charred oak barrels
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Standard release
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Toasted oak, caramel and vanilla, with a bit of leather and dried fruit sitting underneath
  • Palate: Rich and full, toffee and vanilla up front, moving into spiced nuts, cinnamon and a touch of black pepper
  • Finish: Medium length, warm, with sweet oak and a bit of baking spice lingering
What sets this bottle apart
  • Old-school Bardstown bourbon from the respected Willett Distillery
  • Full, rich mouthfeel that's rare to find at this price point
  • A genuine cult following among drinkers who know their bourbon
  • No-frills packaging; all the focus goes into what's in the bottle
  • An easy everyday sipper with real Kentucky heritage behind it
Distillery Information

  • Willett Distillery has been making whiskey in Bardstown, Kentucky since the 1930s, and it's still family-owned today. Johnny Drum Black Label carries that history in a straightforward, no-nonsense bottle. It's never chased hype; it's just been quietly good for a long time, which is exactly why bourbon drinkers keep sniffing it out.

Who this bottle is for
  • Bourbon drinkers after real flavour without the big brand price tag
  • Anyone keen on an old-school, no-frills Kentucky pour
  • Sippers who like a fuller, oilier mouthfeel
  • Bargain hunters who still want a proper story behind the bottle
Why we curate it

Johnny Drum Black Label is one of those hidden gems every bourbon shelf should have. Willett know what they're doing, and this proves it, full flavour, fair price, no ego. Easy to enjoy whether you're just getting into bourbon or already have a few favourites on your shelf.