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Wild Turkey 101 vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Wild Turkey 101 and Willett Pot Still Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a new-wave, classically built craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey 101 | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $30 ~$25 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
Wild Turkey 101
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey 101 Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
- 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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).