Brian’s Willet Pot Still Reserve Review
written on 17-December-2018
WILLET POT STILL RESERVE REVIEW:
Willett Pot Still Reserve bourbon, bottled by Kentucky Bourbon Distillers is a good, middle of the road bourbon. I found it to be less sweet than what my taste buds prefer, but refreshing none the less. Although it doesn’t have any wow-factor to set it apart from the pack, like many have said before me, “If I could only give points for the bottle.”
WILLETT POT STILL RESERVE VITAL STATS:
– Region: Kentucky, USA
– Distillery: Sourced and unpublished (Bottled by KBD/Willett)
– Classification: Straight, Small Batch Bourbon
– Mashbill: Unknown (sourced bourbon)
– Cask: New charred oak
– Barrel Char: #4
– Barrel Entry Proof: 125
– Age: nas (no age statement on bottle)
– Batch No. 18C02
– ABV: 47% (94 Proof)
– Price: $49.95 USD in Idaho
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NOTE:
Recent releases of Willett Pot Still Reserve bourbon are small batch expressions (although years ago it began as a single barrel expression) and for now, the bourbon is sourced from other Kentucky distilleries. It would be logical to assume Willett’s own bourbon will eventually make its way into their namesake.
FOR THE REVIEW:
I drank this spirit neat, from a Glencairn glass.
WILLET POT STILL RESERVE NOSE:
The nose on this bottle (Batch No. 18C02) of Willett Pot Still Reserve was bright, with fragrances of lemon citrus and orange blossom honey backed by notes of dried cedar.
WILLET POT STILL RESERVE PALATE:
My palate was greeted with warmth and the citrus detected on the nose blends into fresh sliced Granny Smith apples with a hint of cashew nuttiness. There is no bourbon sweetness here. The dram continues with a subtle spiciness, as one might find in a dash of white pepper as it finishes with a quick tingling burn in the throat.
Balance, Body, Feel and Look:
Long, stringy legs drip into the tawny medium copper brown bowl of the Glencairn. There is a good balance of light citrusy flavors, full and light pepperiness but no oily or coating mouth feel.
WILLET POT STILL RESERVE FINISH:
The light citrus sensed in the aroma and on the tongue along with a light pepper spiciness carries through to the end. The finish of is quite dry and medium in length.
MY RATING: 86/100
Will I seek out this whiskey in the future? Yes
But it won’t be a must have in the bunker.
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