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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Eagle Rare 10 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$45 – $60 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 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.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- 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 (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).