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Rowan's Creek vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Rowan's Creek and Willett Pot Still Reserve are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100.1 vs. 94).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Rowan's Creek and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).