{"product_id":"willett-wheated-8-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Willett Wheated 8 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillett Wheated 8 Year is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon distilled by the Willett Distillery in Bardstown and bottled at 108 proof. It is made from a mash of 65% corn, 20% wheat and 15% malted barley, entered into #4 char barrels at 115 proof, and bottled without chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWillett is one of Kentucky's most celebrated family distilleries, best known for its rye and high-rye bourbons, and this release showcases its wheated recipe. The first batches were distilled in early spring 2013, and the whiskey was left in the barrel until the distillers judged it ready. Its tall black bottle with a purple capsule sets it apart from Willett's familiar pot-still decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheat in place of rye gives a softer, creamier bourbon. On the nose come caramel, vanilla bean, cornbread and baking spice over toasted oak, with dates, prunes and apricot. The palate is rich with honey, dried fruits and nutmeg, melded with wheat-driven creaminess and subtle cocoa, and the texture coats the whole tongue with caramel, honey, fruit and butter. The finish is lingering and warming, with oak spice, vanilla custard and a touch of chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a superb bottle for lovers of wheated bourbon and a fine gift for any Willett collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in limited quantities, it is a rare chance to taste Willett's wheated recipe at full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla bean, cornbread, baking spice, dates and apricot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, dried fruit, nutmeg, wheat creaminess and subtle cocoa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lingering and warming, with oak spice, vanilla custard and chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willett Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, wheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 years (label statement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108 proof (54% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e #4 char barrels; mash bill 65% corn, 20% wheat, 15% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bardstown, Kentucky, United States\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 with a few drops of water to open the custard and fruit. It pairs with pecan pie, bread pudding or a mild cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mash bill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e65% corn, 20% wheat and 15% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is bottled without chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 108 proof, or 54% ABV.\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":68005986173237,"sku":"VWS200424934","price":220.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-3893.webp?v=1793385721","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/willett-wheated-8-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}