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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Comparing Willett Pot Still Reserve and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 111).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 111 proof (55.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/8 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon: Kentucky bourbon finished in the Louisville brandy maker's apple brandy barrels. The finish reads like caramel apple pie: baked apple and cinnamon over a sturdy oak base.
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.
- Go with Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon if you want an apple-brandy-finished bourbon that tastes like caramel apple pie with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, old-fashioned (Copper & Kings Butchertown Bourbon).