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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$45 – $60 ~$93 less |
| Availability | Allocated | 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
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/5 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).