The Bourbon label exists for the sole purpose of our family s Private Barrel Selection program, and is the only label of its kind in existence. The Willett Tradition In the spring of 1936, at the age of 27, Thompson Willett founded Willett Distillery. Willett is spelled with two 't's at the end. Named in honor of the founder of modern bourbon, this whiskey earned a score of 95 points at the 2013 Ultimate Spirits C Widow Jane 10 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 3116BevMo 2022 Barrel No. Now that their distillate, good or bad, is hitting the desired age ranges makes sense that releases are picking up. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Willett | Pot Still Bourbon. [1] [2] Seafood also plays a prominent part in the cuisine. I like that barrel better than any BT product Ive had (Ive had all BTAC, plus all VW but not the rye, 20 or 23), better than any MGP, WT, HH the list goes on. Willett Family Estate Bottled Bourbon 7 Years Old Barrel No. They are also offered as part of Willetts private barrel program. Willett Purple and Green top By ptman2000, October 18, 2022 in Premium Bourbons/Specialty Bottlings Share Followers 1 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 ptman2000 Veteran Member 73 Location: Annapolis, MD Posted October 18, 2022 This is the first year I've really noticed older Willett popping up in my market. This is roughly similar to Maker's Mark and Weller recipes with the exception that the malted barley and wheat ratios are a little bit higher. Willett Family Estate Bourbon 8 Year Barrel Select | Total Wine & More Home Wine Wine Limited Time Specials Save with Wine Deals Save $6 on Top Cabernet Under $15 Collection Save $3 on Top Chardonnay Under $15 Collection Save $6 on Highly Rated Spain Under $20 Collection Save $12 on Around the World Cabernet Collection The most expensive bottle I bought is a 6-year high rye purple top and it goes toe-to-toe with 2020 GTS. Something like butterscotch or maybe even English toffee like a Heath bar. All in all this is complex enough on the nose that I feel like ten minutes of nosing the glass wouldnt do it enough justice. It is 108 proof and has an MSRP of $259. For us, it'll be something we sip on during special occasions. Bottler: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (also known as Willett Distilling Company)Brand: WillettRange: Family Estate Single Barrel (WFE)Type: Straight Bourbon Whiskey Age: 7 years Maturation: New American Oak Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Those contracts could have been signed 10 years ago to front load cash to fund their distilling operations. You'll find other enthusiasts and be able to share pours. Willett Distillery Wheated 8-year bourbon. It is an un-chill?ltered, barrel proof, straight Bourbon Whiskey of unusual depth and complexity. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The amount of purple tops being released has increased dramatically from even 3 years ago - virtually all of these are Willetts own distillate. $150+ for 6yr or 7yr isn't a game I'm playing. Nose: This is a wonderfully fruity olfactory experience, giving ripe orchard fruit, fig, and dark bing cherry to fill the opening stanza, with an underlying spice mixture that I can only compare to a mulling spice mixture. 1000% agree with you about the whole downvote thing. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Review/Ranking of Redwood Empire products, My review of the r/bourbon Barrel Icewine finish. It also cost me $500 ($400 plus WAs insane tax). A really unique rye, especially in the sense that I dont pick up a ton of rye until the back. The Bourbon label exists for the sole purpose of our familys Private Barrel Selection program, and is the only label of its kind in existence. VALUE: Most Purple Tops have a $120ish SRP but you'll never find these single barrels on the shelf. I am a willett fan, but Ive never understood the hype around the older bottles - in that case your not a willett distillery fan, your a fan of a bottle from another distillery dressed in purple. When it comes to the elegant labeling with understated design, I just dig it. Honestly, if you aren't willing to spend obscene amounts of money and don't have friends with deep knowledge you're probably better off forgetting the wax tops exist. Company on Label: Willett Whiskey Type: Bourbon Mash Bill Percentages: 79% Corn, 7% Rye, 14% Malted Barley Proof: 134 Age: 8 years Further identification: This is the High Corn single barrel from the New Hampshire Liquor Outlet, barrel # 5227 which released in April 2022 Nose: Distinct flashy tannic oak upfront on my first nosing. I saw the normal 7 and 8 year rye's. Get your orders in! This will differ depending on what options are available for the item. Where have you seen a private group get a pick? The Willett Wheated 8-year bourbon has caused quite a stir in the whiskey world. This product is sold out. Proof: 109.4. Tell us what you think and give us some feedback! They were pretty pricey so I felt bad asking my brother to pick them up and Id pay him back. Being BiB its obviously four years old, and I doubt it was aged much beyond that. NOSE: Rich and full of life with delicious scents of cherry, cinnamon, caramel, oak sugars, and some rich vanilla extract. It brings about a truly unique note that can come across as fruity, herbal, medicinal, or any of the above. Open the listing page. No hype with old Willett. Willet Family Estate Bourbon 8 Yr #6733 - Willett Family Estate Bottled Bourbon. I don't think the bourbon is worth the price. About Willett For the Willett family, distilling craft whiskey is a family tradition. Just not my jam. Willett happens to be one of those brands. Even their 80th Anniversary, which was generally seen as an average to above-average product, was instantly snatched up by fans. Willett Family Estate Bottled Bourbon is a very unusual whiskey in many regards. Now theres a combination of the remaining few very well aged sourced bottles and Willetts own distillate, which is as old as 7 or 8 now. Pick up your bottle today! Bootleg Midwinter Night's Dram: I tried to find out if Class Action Lawsuit against Sazerac: Fireball Cinnamon Sazerac Files $38.6 Million Lawsuit Against RNDC for Top Non-Allocated Bourbons. This was a question that gnawed at the back of my mind. Yes. I dont know anyone that likes their house brands like Johnny Drum, Pot Still, or Pure Kentucky. That settled itI went on the prowl. WTT: Willett 8yr bourbon (purple top) . The nose also reveals secondary nuances of wet gravel, sandalwood, and plum pudding with subtle notes of fennel, black olive and eucalyptus. . I also understand people have different value relationships in terms of cost and incremental benefit. The last of the wax-topped bottles I opened in this lineup, and if I had to pick a favorite of those four it would come down to a toe-to-toe duel between Pure Kentucky XO and Johnny Drum. Im actually quite curious to see what this would do in an old fashioned; to clarify, Im not saying this is good for cocktails which can often times be a polite way of saying a product doesnt stand up on its ownbecause it does stand up on its own (and with a few drops of water). Willett produces several premium Kentucky wines, including Family Estate Bourbon (Purple Top), Family Estate Rye (Green Top), Willett Pot Still Bourbon, Noah's Mill, Rowan's Creek, Old Bardstown, and Pure Kentucky. I like the rye. The amount of baking spices and big toasty cinnamon are something to talk about. There are not many things more American than bourbon, and although most of it is produced in Kentucky, it can be produced all over the USA.It must be made with at least 51% corn and bottled at 40% ABV or higher. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Stop worrying about upvotes and downvotes. Featured Top Lists. Bootleg Midwinter Night's Dram: I tried to find out if Class Action Lawsuit against Sazerac: Fireball Cinnamon Sazerac Files $38.6 Million Lawsuit Against RNDC for Top Non-Allocated Bourbons. </p> A 750mL bottle of Willett Pot Reserve is priced between $40 to $60, depending on the taxes situation in the given state or country. It also cost me $500 ($400 plus WA's insane tax). As I sip this and work through the flavors I keep coming back to the odd proof. WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE RYE REVIEW! The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. $5,554.99. Please enter your email address below to create account. Willet - producer of the polarizing pot still and the beloved 4 year rye - is a bit of a mystery to me. They also vary the entry proof by mash bill. Overall, this is a spicy bourbon that has rich and unique flavors that are incredibly smooth and enjoyable (37/40), FINISH: Long, spicy, and rich! They mean absolutely nothing. A fruity offering that leans a little toward grapes on the vine. Willett happens to be one of those brands. Note: Once an order has been safely & successfully delivered, we do not accept returns due to change of heart or taste. With regard to the cost: you might remember what I noted twice above: Willett purple tops are high priced. News flash: it doesnt. Theres a good amount of spice and fruit mixing in. This could very easily become a favorite autumn whiskey, or even Christmas whiskey. Size 750mL Proof 116.4 (58.2% ABV) The Willett Family has a remarkable reputation as they have been making whiskey since the 1700s. It also cost me $500 ($400 plus WAs insane tax). Looks like we don't deliver to that state. Ship to California. Unfortunately, were not open yet in your state. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. More cinnamon, cracked pepper, oak, and some clove. Theres a little heat with this, although it isnt out of line. Michters Sour Mash Toasted, Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total), This topic has 4 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated. Things like Old Bardstown 90 proof, Old Bardstown Estate Bottled, etc.. I would not mind trying some 24 year old or some Dark Side if the Moon though. It is an un-chillltered, barrel proof, straight Bourbon Whiskey of unusual depth and complexity. Your email address will not be published. People tend to be extremely generous. Finish: The creaminess is even more accentuated in the finish of this pour, with the whiskey coating your entire mouth and leaving notes of nutmeg, cherry, and sugar cookie in its wake. People downvote here (and r/whiskey) waaaay more than any other community I participate in. I disagree that they are legendary. https://punchdrink.com/articles/willett-rye-whiskey-is-for-diehards-pappy-van-winkle/. 6521 (Wax Top) Brand Willett Distillery. It is an un-chillfiltered, barrel proof, straight bourbon whiskey of unusual depth and complexity. To me, their own high rye is SPECTACULAR. Theres a bit of a sweet tea note going on, and something light and reminiscent of toffee. Having only had access to Willett Pot Still (and having to travel one State to the South for that) I had been wanting to scratch the proverbial itch to try more of Willetts offerings since the first time I popped the top one on of those attention-grabbing bottles. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onFood Reviews, Recipes & More and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The color is dark and rich. Getentrepreneurial.com: Resources for Small Business Entrepreneurs in 2022. Same with the NDP releases. Leave us your email and be the first to know when we open. While your senses are enjoying those flavors, a mild but enticing chest hug begins to develop and beckons further sips from the glass. Id really like to try this one side by side to a supposedly Willett sourced Barrell Bourbon pick and see if there are similarities. VINTAGE IRONWORKER WHISKEY DECANTER 1978 OLD BARDSTOWN WILLETT DISTILLERY EMPTY. The complexity here is impressive. Im here for it and doing what little I can to try and develop connections to the exclusive world in which these bottles circulate. Proudly created with Wix.com, Review #228 Willett Family Estate 6 Year Bourbon. Yes. Participant. The nose, palate, and finish are all superior to most that youll find in the marketplace today. Looking to do a comparable trade, kicker here or there if needed. It isnt flawed, its just very middle of the road. However, back in 2012, Willett began distilling for the first time since the 70's. Willett uses a total of six different mash bills. I rarely go to bars, even less so with Covid. More Details Sold . Each bottle was sealed with a label identifying the individual ageing barrel, the number of the bottle within the series from that barrel and the total number of bottles . Interesting? December 14, 2022 at 10:45 pm #10348. The sourced stuff was hit or miss. PS. </p><br /><p>Please contact me with any questions. Shipping calculated at checkout. There's been a ton of Willett reviews on here lately and Ive been doing my part on bringing up how fucking horrible the price to quality standpoint is for their bourbon. Reviews and discussions are encouraged, check out the stuff we've compiled in the sidebar and our review archive! The proof adds a boldness and richness to the nose but doesn't burn at all. That liqueur is made with not just the cherries, but also leaves and stems from the plant. Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon We've already talked about Willett's story in depth. I dont mind Johnny drum its really sweet and simple but I think it was 30-35 bucks and its crushable, There was a thread on this not too long ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/comments/rj8c02/what_is_the_hype_about_willet_family_estate/. The Rundown. If I had to characterize the overall nose, Id call it fall bakery. The common note I get in Willett products is maraschino. Willett Family Estate Bottled Bourbon is a very unusual whiskey in many regards. Willet Black Top RR13 Wild Turkey Masters Keep ONE Stagg jr 17 Stagg jr batch 1 store pick All the Weller's Michters 10 Rye Blantons Red Blantons Black Blantons Gold Michters Sour Mash Toasted. Some of the old sourced stuff was great. I find myself relating bourbons to candy bars too oftenI may need to work on that. Have an award for your honest take. I assume they hit a low stock point where the sourced stuff had run out and the new stuff wasnt ready yet. Have a Willett 8yr available for trade. Tried a 6year purple top and last week friends and I killed a 15y one as well. Willett Family Estate is a label used by the Willett Distilling Company, which was established in 1935 soon after the end of prohibition. Even at a healthy proof, the aroma is fairly restrained and there's minimal alcohol. This is certainly a killer budget pour bringing a good amount of fruit with it. Cinnamon and vanilla lead to plum and blackberry on the nose of this wine. Willett's Legendary "Purple Top" Bourbon (oh, and mochi donut) Review | Worth the hype?! Join us to get our latest updates, recipe ideas & exclusive savings from our online store: To this day, descendants of Thompson Willett are still carrying on the family tradition of making ?ne Kentucky Bourbon and Kentucky Rye Whiskey at the same spot that Thompson and his family operated over 80 years ago. Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon Willett Ferrell (Bourbon Pursuit Pick). To this day a 18 year old Willett wheater is in my top 5 all time. Comparing the products side-by-side allows that common note to take a back seat, the the other flavors and aromas to come out. I only think thats a buyer beware if your paying secondary prices. Similar & Slightly Better Whiskey: Stagg Jr Batch 14, Similar & Equal Whiskey: Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse K, Similar & Slightly Worse Whiskey: Little Book Ch 4. Both were ok, but I got a whole stack of $80-100 bottles I like more. Join or start a local group. ISO: BTAC bottles (GTS, WLW, Eagle17), Van Winkle bottles, or other unicorns. Keeping in mind the top-shelf reputation of Willett Bourbon, it is quite a reasonably priced whiskey for big occasions. LTO - Willett Family Estate 7 Year Bourbon. It's elusive; it's exclusive, and it's also very expensive. Its also spicy like its bottled-in-bond neighbor, but doesnt carry itself in as bold a way. There are certainly some universally acclaimed bottles that are at the top of what bourbon or rye can deliver but access is so tight that you'll rarely see them. And other tops going for thousands and even over $10k. So the supply of their WFE is probably pretty small. Finish Long as they get. But as someone whos had 8yr Willett bourbon at cask strength, Noahs Mill will give you 90% of the experience for 10% of the price. Their pricing is a mix of collectibility and quality, which yields a ridiculous hype. Your email address will not be published. Ill describe the note as it hits me from each different product below. No flaws at all in this, it just doesnt strike me as having a ton of depth. This unique whiskey combines Smooth Amblers own wheated bourbon with a sourced, nine-year-old high-rye bourbon. Big sweet palate-coating caramel and ethanol make way for fruit, and then the spice comes in. First Blind Tasting of 2023, my order from left to right Press J to jump to the feed.
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