14 Bourbons That Aren't Worth Your Money

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Selling for about $60, Willett Pot Still Reserve is definitely not a bargain. The bottle is beautifully designed to resemble a miniature pot still, emphasizing its premium appeal. Unfortunately, the bourbon itself falls short, featuring a watery body and a flavor leaning sweet, with only light hints of oak and spice.

Like several other bourbons mentioned here, Willett Pot Still Reserve isn’t terrible — it’s just overpriced. This becomes especially clear when compared to affordable bourbons like Wild Turkey 101, which costs about $25 and outperforms Willett Pot Still Reserve in almost every respect.

Thanks to its fancy packaging, Willett Pot Still Reserve has earned a reputation among bourbon fans as a bourbon all style and little substance — a label we agree with.