Willett Family Estate Small Batch Rye 4 Year
Rye
Willett // Kentucky, USA
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Fettness
Reviewed July 29, 2018 (edited July 24, 2020)Nose: vanilla ice cream, dill, chocolate, aromatic pipe tobacco, slight brine. Taste: Bitter chocolate, spiced dark fruit, and heat from the high proof. Experience: A rainy hot summer day. Warm, and slightly sticky, but not unwelcome The air is thick and sweet, yet refreshing.60.0 USD per Bottle -
dmcentee
Reviewed July 22, 2018 (edited September 14, 2018)A friend came over last night with one of those older Willett wax top ryes (I think he bought this bottle about 6 years ago and then moved and forgot about it) and we polished off the remainder of the bottle together. I unfortunately didn’t take my usual photo, so here’s a photo of the empty bottle. Age: 4 years. Abv: 55% Price: N/A Setting: Neat in a Glencairn, shared with a good friend Nose: Caramel, rye, and cinnamon. Not hot at all for the proof. (18/25 points) Taste: Lots of rye notes, with MGP dill pickles and a little oak. There’s some heat, but in a pleasing manner. The high ABV provides a really nice mouthfeel. (44/50 points) Finish: A long, warm, spicy finish. Quite nice. (23/25) points) Conclusion: This is good stuff. I enjoy MGP rye, and having it at high proof is really nice. Definitely something worth picking up if you stumble across it, although I believe most of what one will find in the stores these days is now Willet’s own distillate, which likely won’t be the same. 85/100 -
Ben-Perry
Reviewed July 20, 2018 (edited November 14, 2018)A good middle of the road cask strength rye that stays on your palette for a while with a spicy finish. While good, there are better options for rye at cheaper price points.55.0 USD per Bottle
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