Wolves x Willett Aged 10 Years is a rare and elusive collaboration that unites two distinct corners of the American whiskey world: the storied Kentucky legacy of Willett Distillery and the modern California perspective of Wolves Whiskey. Released in 2025 as the third installment in the ongoing Wolves and Willett partnership, it is the only expression in the series to date to carry an age statement, and it arrives as a thoughtful blend of two separate 10 year old straight rye whiskeys. Willett, an independently family owned and operated distillery for more than 80 years and now run by its fifth generation of Kentucky whiskey makers, hand selected mature 10 year Kentucky rye barrels built on a mashbill of 51 percent rye, 34 percent corn, and 15 percent malted barley. Wolves, a California brand known for premium small batch releases that marry modern luxury with American whiskey heritage, contributed a high rye component distilled in Indiana from a 95 percent rye mashbill, aged seven years in Indiana before being finished for an additional three years in Northern California. That coastal maturation softens the rye's natural spice and layers in a richer, rounder profile of caramel and vanilla. Head Blender Eddie Gonzalez married the two ryes and bottled the result at a balanced 103 proof. The label pays homage to the historic Willett bird and crown insignia, which traces back to the Pewterers Hall of London in 1684. A true fusion of time and place spanning Kentucky, Indiana, and California, this limited release is a genuine collector's item, prized for its bespoke two rye blend, decade of maturation, and the friendship and craftsmanship it represents between the two houses.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Wolves x Willett |
| Distillery |
Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky (Kentucky rye); sourced Indiana rye finished in Northern California (Wolves) |
| Producer |
Wolves Whiskey in collaboration with Willett Family Estate |
| Category |
Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys |
| Expression |
Wolves x Willett 10 Year (Batch III) |
| Age Statement |
10 Years |
| Mashbill |
Kentucky rye: 51% Rye, 34% Corn, 15% Malted Barley; Indiana rye: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley |
| Maturation |
Kentucky rye aged 10 years; Indiana rye aged 7 years in Indiana, finished 3 years in Northern California |
| Bottling |
Limited edition blend |
| ABV |
51.5% |
| Proof |
103 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky / Indiana / California |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep reddish amber.
Nose: Orange peel, caramel, cinnamon, and baking spice, with chocolate and raspberry jam.
Palate: Gingerbread, pipe tobacco, toasted nuts, and caramel candy over a velvety mouthfeel.
Finish: Long and velvety, with lingering vanilla and caramel sweetness and a pop of spice.
FAQ
What makes Wolves x Willett 10 Year unique? It is a limited collaboration blending two distinct 10 year old straight ryes, one Kentucky rye selected by Willett and one Indiana rye finished three years in California by Wolves, creating a profile that cannot be found anywhere else.
What are the mashbills? The Kentucky rye is 51 percent rye, 34 percent corn, and 15 percent malted barley; the Indiana rye is 95 percent rye and 5 percent malted barley.
What proof is it? 103 proof, or 51.5 percent ABV.
Why is it aged in two states? The Indiana rye spent seven years maturing in Indiana before three additional years finishing in Northern California, where the coastal climate softens the rye spice and adds depth.
Is this a limited release? Yes. It is the third installment of the Wolves and Willett collaboration and the first to carry an age statement, released in limited quantities and highly sought after by collectors.
Where can I buy Wolves x Willett 10 Year online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
