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Baker’s 7 Year vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Baker’s 7 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 ~$10 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).