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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Willett Pot Still Reserve next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 ~$198 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).