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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
On paper Willett Pot Still Reserve and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series do not publish an official mash bill.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
Willett Pot Still Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/5 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series).