Willett Distillery
Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon (Pre-Order)
THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM—IT IS EXPECTED TO SHIP SEPTEMBER 2026
Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon is a bold new release showcasing Willett’s wheated mash bill at full-bodied cask strength. Crafted with 65% corn, 20% wheat, and 15% barley, this expression brings a rich and rounded bourbon profile with the added depth, texture, and intensity that cask strength whiskey lovers seek.
This semi-annual release highlights the warm, expressive character of Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon, delivering notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, soft wheat, brown sugar, honey, baking spice, barrel char, and lingering Kentucky bourbon spice. The wheated recipe adds a smoother mouthfeel while the higher-strength presentation keeps the whiskey bold, full, and memorable.
Ideal for Willett collectors, bourbon enthusiasts, premium gifting, and special occasion sipping, this cask strength bourbon is a standout bottle for anyone who appreciates full-proof flavor and distinctive Willett character.
Key Features
- Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon
- New Cask Strength release
- Wheated mash bill: 65% corn, 20% wheat, 15% barley
- 115 barrel entry proof
- Semi-annual release tied to Spring and Fall Equinox
- Full-bodied Kentucky bourbon profile
- Great for collectors, gifting, tastings, and premium sipping
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, honey, soft wheat, brown sugar, and warm spice.
Palate: Rich and bold with caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, toasted oak, wheat sweetness, baking spice, cinnamon, barrel char, and honeyed depth.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak, brown sugar, vanilla, spice, and full cask strength intensity.
How to Enjoy
Sip neat in a whiskey glass to experience the full cask strength character. Add a few drops of water to open the caramel, vanilla, wheat, and oak notes. It also works beautifully over a large cube or in a premium Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whiskey Sour, or Boulevardier.
FAQ
What is Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon?
It is a cask strength version of Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon, showcasing Willett’s wheated mash bill.
What is the mash bill?
The sell sheet lists 65% corn, 20% wheat, and 15% barley.
Is this a wheated bourbon?
Yes. The promotional image states it features a wheated mash bill.
Is this a limited release?
Yes. The image describes it as a semi-annual release offered around the Spring and Fall Equinox.