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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 ~$5 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
- 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials at a slightly lower price point and with slightly 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, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).