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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Willett Pot Still Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +12 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve does 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
- Go with Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).