Johnny Drum 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700ml
The 12-Year Johnny Drum 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a lesser-seen export-market bourbon that has developed a cult following among enthusiasts who appreciate older-school Kentucky profiles. Bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), this expression was traditionally associated with the Willett family portfolio and is especially collectible in the 700mL international format shown here.
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Rich caramel, roasted peanuts, aged oak, leather, vanilla bean, and dark honey with hints of tobacco and old rickhouse funk.
Palate:
Soft and mature with notes of burnt sugar, toasted pecans, cinnamon spice, orange peel, and seasoned oak. The lower proof makes it approachable while still carrying a deep aged bourbon character.
Finish:
Long, warm, and earthy with lingering caramel, charred oak, light cocoa, and classic dusty bourbon notes.
Bottle Details
- Age Statement: 12 Years
- Proof: 86 Proof / 43% ABV
- Size: 700mL
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Market: Primarily export/international release
- Profile: Old-school Kentucky bourbon with mature oak influence
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Tasting Notes for Johnny Drum 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700ml
Nose —
A welcoming and classic bouquet opens with dominant aromas of toasted oak and caramel, followed by inviting notes of leather, dried fruit, and a subtle hint of floral honeysuckle.
Palate —
The mouthfeel is rich and balanced, delivering concentrated flavors of toffee and vanilla bean complemented by sophisticated layers of nutmeg, buttered corn, and a signature Johnny Drum old-school spice.
Finish —
It features a medium-to-long, warming finish that lingers with refined oak char, notes of peppery rye, and a final, savory-sweet honeyed persistence.
Colour —
The bourbon exhibits a warm, golden amber hue with luminous copper reflections and consistent, medium-paced legs that speak to its 12 years of oak maturation.
