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Stellum Bourbon vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
- Stellum Bourbon and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).