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Redemption Bourbon vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- 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
Redemption Bourbon
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).