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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Willett Pot Still Reserve and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (94 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).