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Willett Straight Kentucky Rye Rare Release 8Yr 750mL

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Single Barrel 8 Year Rye
Barrel No. 9392
Alc by Vol 53.5% (107.0 Proof)

Bottle Number 83/203

Skurnik Selection 2025

The Willett 8 Year Rye is a high-quality, cask-strength, single-barrel straight rye whiskey from the Willett Distillery in Kentucky, known for its robust rye spice, complex notes of caramel, dark chocolate, mint, and baking spices, and a long, warming finish. Made from a 100% rye mash bill and aged for eight years in charred new oak barrels, its specific flavor profile and proof vary between different barrels, making each bottle a unique experience.

Key Characteristics 
  • Distillery: Willett Distillery, located in Kentucky.
  • Style: Single-barrel, cask-strength, straight rye whiskey.
  • Age: Aged for a minimum of eight years.
  • Mash Bill: Typically a high-rye mash bill, often around 74% rye.
  • Process: Non-chill-filtered and bottled at barrel strength.
Flavor Profile
  • Nose:
    Sweet caramel, melted butterscotch, and herbal rye notes like gingerbread and dried herbs.

    Palate:
    A rich blend of sweet fruit (lemon drops, rhubarb, papaya) and bold rye spice, balanced by buttered biscuits, dark chocolate, and warming baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)

    Finish:
    Long and persistent, featuring sweet-spicy notes of honeyed tea, mint, rosemary, and zesty citrus peel, with a warming sensation from the higher proof.
  • Complexity:
    The whiskey offers a complex and layered flavor experience with a good balance between sweet and spicy elements.

    Rye Forward:
    The rye grain is prominent, delivering its signature bold and spicy character.

    Variability:
    Each bottle comes from a different barrel, ensuring a unique and unforgettable expression with distinct proof and flavor nuances. 

 
Willett Straight Kentucky Rye Rare Release 8Yr 750mL
$ 499.88$ 3,499.99