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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so personal preference more than spec is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% 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 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
| 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
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
- 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 (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).