Johnny Drum Black Label is a handcrafted Kentucky Straight Bourbon made in the heart of Bluegrass country by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers — the Willett family — using a method of production unchanged through five generations of Master Distillers. Bottled at 43% alcohol, this is a bourbon of genuine character and approachable complexity, with a distinctly aromatic and floral personality that sets it apart from its Private Stock sibling.
Appearance
Rich amber with warm golden highlights — the inviting colour of a well-crafted Kentucky Bourbon.
Aroma
Reminiscent of walking along the edge of the woods where flowers, mint, and honeysuckle grow at the base of pine trees — a lifted, aromatic, and evocative nose that is immediately distinctive and deeply appealing.
Palate
An oily caramel texture carries notes of oak through to a peppery finish of real presence and length. Rich, warming, and satisfying — a bourbon that rewards both the casual pour and the considered sip.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy neat or over a large ice cube to allow the floral aromatics to open fully. An excellent base for a Mint Julep, Old Fashioned, or Whiskey Sour. Pairs well with smoked meats, pecan pie, and aged hard cheeses.
Johnny Drum Black Label is produced at the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky — one of the most storied addresses in American whiskey. Handmade using a method of production unchanged through five generations of the same family of Master Distillers, the Black Label expression reflects the Willett family’s enduring commitment to craft and consistency. Bottled at 43% alcohol.
Producer History
Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, known to the whiskey world as Willett, has been producing bourbon in the heart of Bluegrass country for generations — a family story that stretches back to 1674 and encompasses five generations of Master Distillers. The Johnny Drum label was founded in the 1960s and today encompasses several expressions, each reflecting the same unwavering commitment to handcrafted Kentucky Bourbon that has defined the Willett name across more than three centuries. Currently run by members of the Kulsveen family, the distillery continues to honour the vision and tradition of its founders with every bottle it produces.
