{"product_id":"willett-pot-still-reserve-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Willett Pot Still Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillett Pot Still Reserve is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon from Willett Distilling in Bardstown, Kentucky, bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV) in one of the most recognizable bottles in American whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle is no accident: its shape is a deliberate reference to the copper pot still used at the Willett Distilling Company. The Willett family has been making whiskey in Bardstown since the 1930s, and the Pot Still Reserve earned a Gold Medal for taste and a Double Gold Medal for design at the 2008 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is vanilla lemon cake, and the palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. Its opulent bottle and approachable profile have made it a favorite gift bourbon for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an instantly recognizable gift for any bourbon lover's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pot-still bottle has become a favorite display piece on home bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBardstown is known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, home to several historic distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 94 proof, it has enough strength for cocktails while staying smooth when sipped neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splash of water brings out the lemon and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany fans keep the empty bottle as a decanter or lamp base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla lemon cake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and approachable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willett, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small batch Kentucky straight bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or on a large cube, or mix a Manhattan or Whiskey Sour. It pairs with lemon pound cake, pecan pie or smoked brisket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the bottle shaped that way?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt references the copper pot still used at Willett.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBardstown, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanilla lemon cake, caramel, spice and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023570825525,"sku":"VWS_5116","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-21295.webp?v=1793661673","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/willett-pot-still-reserve-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}