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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Willett Pot Still Reserve next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a contemporary, corn-forward craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +4 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).