{"product_id":"willett-pot-still-reserve-cask-strength-bourbon","title":"Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e**PRE-ORDER ITEM | EXPECTED TO SHIP SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2026**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e*PLEASE NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER UPON THE ARRIVAL OF THIS BOTTLE*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillett 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWillett 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, soft wheat, honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e brown sugar sweetness, baking spice, barrel char, honeyed wheat, warm oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, lingering Kentucky bourbon spice with a residual char and honey sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWillett Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65% Corn, 20% Wheat, 15% Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-Annual Cask Strength Release \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillett collectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e a must-have addition to any Willett lineup, prized for its rotating cask strength expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e the full-proof pour is ideal for those who want to explore the wheated mash bill in its purest form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e a standout bottle for the bourbon lover on your list who appreciates limited, semi-annual releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBourbon cocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bold proof and rich sweetness make it a strong base for an Old Fashioned or Boulevardier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon different from standard Pot Still Reserve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails or better sipped neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will this pre-order ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Willett Pot Still Reserve Cask Strength Bourbon is a pre-order item currently expected to ship in September 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Willett Pot Still Reserve a good value for a cask strength bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willett Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53544474050854,"sku":"WILLETT-POT-STILL-RESERV-OKV7G0","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/7951\/6015\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul29_2026_03_01_49PM.png?v=1785426675","url":"https:\/\/pbexpressliquor.com\/products\/willett-pot-still-reserve-cask-strength-bourbon","provider":"PB Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}