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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$45 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$45 – $60 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).