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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Willett Pot Still Reserve is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (111 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/6 fruit: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
- 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 Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie 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, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).