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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Yellowstone Select
On paper Willett Pot Still Reserve and Yellowstone Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$40 – $50) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).