Willett 8 Years Single Barrel No. 1408 Family Estate Rare Release Straight Rye Whiskey 58.8% Vol. - a stunning and rare Willett Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey!
A rare uncut and unfiltered 8 year old Willett Single Barrel Family Estate Rare Release Straight Rye Whiskey, which was matured for 8 years in a new white oak barrel with the barrel no. 1408 and was bottled without the addition of colourants and chill filtration at barrel strength 58.8% Vol. / 117.6 proof in the Willett Family Estate Rare Release Single Barrel range in a limited edition
The distillation of the fine rye whiskey was done in Lawrenceburg, Indiana at LDI and the maturation of the 8-year-old rye whiskey took place in American white oak barrels at Willett in Bardstown.
The Family Estate Rare Release Single Barrel bottlings from Willett are now regarded by connoisseurs and collectors worldwide as absolutely excellent and are now among the most sought-after straight rye and bourbon whiskeys.
A very special piece of whiskey history and exceptionally rare Willett Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey for connoisseurs, discerning whiskey collectors and lovers of fine old rye whiskeys, which is now regarded as a true gem!
- Nose: rye, rye and more minty rye; after a little time in the glass, sweet maple syrup notes start to emerge; with water added, new leather notes
- Palate: rich earthy notes, Holiday spices; after a little time in the glass, mint starts to really show its face; with water added, a little bit of caramel appears
- Finish: long earthy finish; with water added, herbal elements appear (mint again, much like the 7-year-old version, but a touch more profound)
- Colour: auburn
- Typ: Straight Rye Whiskey - Distillery Bottling
- District: Kentucky - Bardstown
- Mash Bill: 95 percent rye, 5 percent malt barley
- Vintage: 2006-2007
- Age: 8 years old
- Year bottled: 2014-2015
- Cask Wood Type: New White Oak
- Barrel Number: 1408
- Alcohol ABV% 58.8 / 117.6 Proof
- Bottling Series: Family Estate Bottled Rare Release Single Barrel Rye
- not coloured / not chill filtered
- Bottle Size 70cl / 700ml (consumer content 75cl / 750ml)
- Packaging without box
- Producer/Importer: The Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004, USA
- Country of Origin: USA - Kentucky
- limited, number unknown - very rare collector s whiskey!
Please examine this product before purchase, as not new from the supplier. Due to the various ages of bottles and their seals, condition of liquid is at the buyer s discretion and no claim can be lodged against failure/leakage in transit.
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