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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +32 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$45 – $60 ~$148 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).