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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$35 – $45 vs. ~$45 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars 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 (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).