**PRE-ORDER ITEM | EXPECTED TO SHIP LATE SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2026**

*PLEASE NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER UPON THE ARRIVAL OF THIS BOTTLE*

Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon is a wheated straight bourbon whiskey bottled at full cask strength, built on a mash bill of 65% corn, 20% wheat, and 15% barley. The wheated recipe brings a rounder, softer mouthfeel while the uncut proof keeps every sip bold, rich, and layered with classic Kentucky bourbon character.

Willett Distillery has been a fixture of Bardstown, Kentucky since 1936, and the Pot Still Reserve line has become a favorite among bourbon collectors for its consistency and depth. Released just twice a year, this semi-annual cask strength expression showcases the distillery's wheated mash bill philosophy in its most intense, unfiltered form — a bottle that rewards patience for those willing to wait on this pre-order.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, soft wheat, honey
• Palate: brown sugar sweetness, baking spice, barrel char, honeyed wheat, warm oak
• Finish: long, lingering Kentucky bourbon spice with a residual char and honey sweetness

Product Details

Perfect For

• Willett collectors: a must-have addition to any Willett lineup, prized for its rotating cask strength expressions.
• Neat sipping: the full-proof pour is ideal for those who want to explore the wheated mash bill in its purest form.
• Premium gifting: a standout bottle for the bourbon lover on your list who appreciates limited, semi-annual releases.
• Bourbon cocktails: the bold proof and rich sweetness make it a strong base for an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon different from standard Pot Still Reserve?

The cask strength version is bottled straight from the barrel without dilution, delivering a bolder, more intense expression of the same wheated mash bill used in the standard release.

Is this bourbon good for cocktails or better sipped neat?

Both — the cask strength proof and rich caramel-and-spice profile hold up well in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, while a splash of water neat opens up the vanilla and toasted oak notes for sipping.

When will this pre-order ship?

This Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon is a pre-order item currently expected to ship in September 2026.

Is Willett Pot Still Reserve a good value for a cask strength bourbon?

At its price point, this wheated cask strength release offers full-proof depth and Willett's distinctive character, making it a smart buy for collectors and everyday bourbon drinkers looking to trade up from standard-proof bottles.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.