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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Put W.L. Weller Full Proof next to Willett Pot Still Reserve and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a contemporary, corn-forward craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$45 – $60 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).