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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Willett Pot Still Reserve and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).