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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Zackariah Harris
On paper Willett Pot Still Reserve and Zackariah Harris are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$45 – $60 vs. ~$13 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 | ~$13 – $22 ~$35 less |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
oak 6/3 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).