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Yellowstone Select vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
On paper Yellowstone Select and Willett Pot Still Reserve are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$45 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Yellowstone Select and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Yellowstone Select
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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).