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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Willett Pot Still Reserve and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by proof (94 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).