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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Put Blanton’s Single Barrel next to Willett Pot Still Reserve and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, corn-forward craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$45 – $60 ~$63 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).