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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Willett Pot Still Reserve and Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$16 – $22 ~$34 less |
- 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
Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 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.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).