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Larceny Barrel Proof vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Put Larceny Barrel Proof next to Willett Pot Still Reserve and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a contemporary, corn-forward craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Barrel Proof | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +30 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 ~$10 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
Larceny Barrel Proof
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Barrel Proof Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
- 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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Larceny Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).