Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey – 120 Proof (60% ABV) | 750ml

Bold, concentrated, and presented at full cask strength, Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey is a powerful Kentucky bourbon from the Willett Distillery in Bardstown. Bottled at 60% ABV (120 proof) in the distinctive 750ml pot-still-shaped bottle, this high-proof expression delivers an intense combination of caramel, vanilla, oak, fruit, baking spice, and rich bourbon sweetness.

Process & Aging

Produced by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, Willett Pot Still Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey matured in new charred American oak barrels.

During maturation, interaction with the charred oak develops the whiskey's characteristic layers of vanilla, caramelized sugar, fruit, spice, and seasoned wood.

This special Cask Strength expression is bottled at a substantial 60% ABV (120 proof), preserving greater concentration, texture, and intensity than the standard Pot Still Reserve expression.

Appearance

Deep amber with rich copper and mahogany highlights, displaying a concentrated appearance characteristic of mature, high-proof bourbon.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich aromas of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, brown sugar, ripe fruit, and baking spice with underlying notes of warm grain.

Palate: Powerful and full-bodied with layers of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted oak, cinnamon, pepper, and baking spice. The 120-proof bottling strength provides substantial warmth and a rich, coating texture.

Finish: Long, warming, and persistent with lingering caramel, vanilla, oak, fruit, pepper, and sweet baking spice.

What Makes It Special

Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength takes the recognizable character and presentation of Pot Still Reserve and delivers it at a considerably higher 120-proof bottling strength.

Rather than reducing the whiskey to the proof associated with the standard expression, this Cask Strength release maintains greater concentration and intensity, providing a fuller presentation of its bourbon character.

The distinctive pot-still-shaped decanter has also made Pot Still Reserve one of Willett's most recognizable bottles. Combined with its 120-proof strength, this release offers an especially distinctive variation for Willett enthusiasts and high-proof bourbon drinkers.

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat in a whiskey tasting glass to experience its full concentration and texture. At 120 proof, allowing the bourbon several minutes to rest after pouring can help open its aromas.

A few drops of water can also be added gradually to soften the alcohol intensity and reveal additional layers of caramel, vanilla, fruit, spice, and oak.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the alcohol content of Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey?
It is bottled at 60% ABV (120 proof).

Where is Willett Pot Still Reserve produced?
It is produced by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Is Willett Pot Still Reserve a bourbon?
Yes. It is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

What makes the Cask Strength edition different?
This expression is bottled at a substantially higher 120 proof, providing greater concentration, intensity, and texture than the standard Pot Still Reserve expression.

What type of barrels are used?
As a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, it is matured in new charred oak barrels.

What is the bottle size?
This expression comes in a 750ml bottle.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey, bottled at 120 proof (60% ABV). Available now on our website while supplies last.

Brand Story

Willett Distillery is a family-owned whiskey producer located in Bardstown, Kentucky, with the Willett family's connection to Kentucky whiskey extending across generations. The distillery produces a range of bourbon and rye whiskeys recognized for their distinctive character and traditional Kentucky heritage.

Willett Pot Still Reserve has become one of the distillery's most recognizable expressions thanks in part to its distinctive pot-still-shaped bottle. The Cask Strength 120 Proof edition amplifies that familiar expression with additional intensity and concentration, offering a powerful presentation of Willett's Kentucky bourbon style.