{"product_id":"willett-family-estate-bottled-small-batch-rye-4-year-cask-strength-109-8-proof-750ml","title":"Willett Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Rye 4 Year Cask Strength 109.8 Proof 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillett Family Estate Bottled Small Batch Rye is one of the most sought after American rye whiskeys in the country, a cult favorite from the historic Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. The Willett family has been making whiskey in Kentucky since the 19th century, and after decades of sourcing, they returned to distilling their own spirit on site in the early 2010s. This four year old rye, drawn from that acclaimed in house production, has earned a devoted following and a reputation as a genuine rare release. It is built as a marriage of two distinct Willett rye mashbills, a high rye recipe and a low rye recipe commingled to mimic the fuller, fruit and spice driven profile of historic Maryland style rye, then aged four years in hand selected 53 gallon charred American white oak barrels in the estate's metal clad rickhouse. Crucially, it is non chill filtered and hand bottled at cask strength, so every batch is individually proofed straight from the barrel; this bottling comes in at 54.9 percent ABV, or 109.8 proof. The result is a bold, deeply complex rye that pours a rich deep amber and opens with tart and brandied cherry, baking spice, cinnamon, and creamy vanilla. The palate is robust and full bodied, layering dark cherries, charred vanilla, caramel, and classic peppery rye spice with a sweet, almost bourbon like accent, while the finish is long and velvety, with lingering spice, toasted grain, and cherry. Bearing the distinctive Willett family crest and released in limited, allocated quantities, it is a prize for any rye lover or serious whiskey collector, and rewards slow sipping neat or with a few drops of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWillett (Family Estate Bottled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Willett Distillery (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Rye Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily Estate Bottled Small Batch Rye, 4 Year, Cask Strength (Rare Release)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarriage of Willett high rye (74% rye, 11% corn, 15% malted barley) and low rye (51% rye, 34% corn, 15% malted barley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAged 4 years in hand selected 53 gallon charred American white oak; non chill filtered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall batch, hand bottled at cask strength; allocated rare release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109.8 (this batch; cask strength varies by batch, typically ~110)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tart and brandied cherry, baking spice, cinnamon, and creamy vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust and full bodied, with dark cherries, charred vanilla, caramel, and peppery rye spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and velvety, with lingering rye spice, toasted grain, and cherry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is this bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e 109.8 proof, or 54.9 percent ABV. It is hand bottled at cask strength, and because each batch is individually proofed, the exact figure varies from bottle to bottle, typically around 110 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mashbill?\u003c\/strong\u003e A marriage of two Willett rye recipes, a high rye and a low rye, blended to echo a historic Maryland style rye with both fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged four years in hand selected charred white oak barrels at the Willett estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it distilled by Willett?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This rye comes from Willett's own on site distillation, which resumed in the early 2010s, rather than sourced whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it hard to find?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a small batch, cask strength rare release made in limited, allocated quantities, and has a strong cult following among rye enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Willett Family Estate Rye online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48623555739903,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/willett-family-estate-bottled-small-batch-rye-4-year-cask-strength-1098-proof-750ml-1156291.webp?v=1780454550","url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/products\/willett-family-estate-bottled-small-batch-rye-4-year-cask-strength-109-8-proof-750ml","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}