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Willett Pot Still Reserve + Family Estate 4 Year Rye Set. Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky — both flagship Willett expressions in one purchase: the iconic pot still-shaped single barrel wheated bourbon and the purple top single barrel 4-year straight rye, presenting the full breadth of the KBD single barrel program in a single gift set.
The two bottles represent the clearest possible side-by-side of what the Willett family distillery produces across its two signature single barrel categories. Pot Still Reserve is 8–10 years, wheated mash bill, 100 proof — creamy, floral, and rounded. Family Estate 4 Year Rye is cask strength, purple wax, high-rye grain — vibrant, spicy, and cherry-forward. They share the same Bardstown family distillery but occupy opposite ends of the flavor spectrum, making this set an education in what grain choice and aging do within the same production operation.
Contents
- Willett Pot Still Reserve 750ml — single barrel, wheated bourbon, 8–10 years, Gold Medal SFWSC 2008
- Willett Family Estate 4 Year Straight Rye 750ml — single barrel, cask strength, purple wax, brandied cherry and baking spice
Specs
- Distillery: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Format: 2 x 750ml
Browse the full Willett collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a good gift for a whiskey enthusiast? One of the best Willett gift sets — two of the brand's most recognizable expressions across bourbon and rye, both single barrel, from one of Bardstown's most storied family distilleries. The contrast between the wheated bourbon's creaminess and the rye's spice makes it naturally interesting to explore side by side.
- What is the best order to taste them? Start with the Pot Still Reserve — the wheated bourbon's softness and creaminess establish the Willett house character. Then move to the 4 Year Rye to experience the same distillery's production through a completely different grain lens.
Description
Willett Pot Still Reserve + Family Estate 4 Year Rye Set. Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky — both flagship Willett expressions in one purchase: the iconic pot still-shaped single barrel wheated bourbon and the purple top single barrel 4-year straight rye, presenting the full breadth of the KBD single barrel program in a single gift set.
The two bottles represent the clearest possible side-by-side of what the Willett family distillery produces across its two signature single barrel categories. Pot Still Reserve is 8–10 years, wheated mash bill, 100 proof — creamy, floral, and rounded. Family Estate 4 Year Rye is cask strength, purple wax, high-rye grain — vibrant, spicy, and cherry-forward. They share the same Bardstown family distillery but occupy opposite ends of the flavor spectrum, making this set an education in what grain choice and aging do within the same production operation.
Contents
- Willett Pot Still Reserve 750ml — single barrel, wheated bourbon, 8–10 years, Gold Medal SFWSC 2008
- Willett Family Estate 4 Year Straight Rye 750ml — single barrel, cask strength, purple wax, brandied cherry and baking spice
Specs
- Distillery: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Format: 2 x 750ml
Browse the full Willett collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this a good gift for a whiskey enthusiast? One of the best Willett gift sets — two of the brand's most recognizable expressions across bourbon and rye, both single barrel, from one of Bardstown's most storied family distilleries. The contrast between the wheated bourbon's creaminess and the rye's spice makes it naturally interesting to explore side by side.
- What is the best order to taste them? Start with the Pot Still Reserve — the wheated bourbon's softness and creaminess establish the Willett house character. Then move to the 4 Year Rye to experience the same distillery's production through a completely different grain lens.
