Willett Family Estate Small Batch Rye is a four-year-old straight rye whiskey produced and bottled by the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, released at full cask strength, here 109.6 proof (54.8% ABV).
It is distilled, aged and bottled under the Willett Family Estate designation, matured for four years in new American oak barrels. Released undiluted, with proof varying by batch, it reflects Willett's rye-forward approach, emphasising spice, grain intensity and structure.
Even a quick nosing reveals the grassy, herbal character of rye, with a sweetness that follows. The palate is well balanced, with a herbal mintiness intertwined with sweetness that dances on the tongue until it exits with spice.
Bold and undiluted, it is a fine gift for rye lovers.
Drink it neat, make an old fashioned, or hold it up to a rock.
American rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged in new charred oak, giving it a spicier, drier character than bourbon, with notes of pepper, herbs and baking spice.
A straight rye whiskey is made from a mash of at least 51% rye and aged at least two years in new charred oak containers.
Cask strength means the whiskey is bottled at the strength it came out of the barrel, with no water added.
Rye whiskey is known for its spicy, herbal and grassy character, which makes it a classic base for cocktails such as the old fashioned and Manhattan.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Grassy, herbal rye with sweetness.
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Palate: Herbal mintiness intertwined with sweetness.
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Finish: Spicy.
Specifications
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Producer: Willett Distillery
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Style: Straight Rye Whiskey, Small Batch, cask strength
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Age: 4 years
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Proof / ABV: 109.6 proof (54.8% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: New American oak
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Region: Bardstown, Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Drink it neat, over a rock, or in an old fashioned. It pairs with rye bread, charcuterie or a cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is it?
Four years, in new American oak.
Is it cask strength?
Yes; proof varies by batch, and this bottle is 109.6 proof.
Where is it made?
At the Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.
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