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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Willett Pot Still Reserve and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +10 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$25 – $32 ~$24 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail 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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).