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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +22 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$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 Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
spice 8/5 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
- 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 Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost 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 (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).