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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing Willett Pot Still Reserve and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +22 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 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.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).