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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Willett Pot Still Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
- 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
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).