Willett Family Estate Small Batch Rye 4 Year
Rye
Willett // Kentucky, USA
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angstrom
Reviewed July 27, 2022 (edited August 13, 2022)5.0 stars - Spectacular; 750 ml bottle Second review, same bottle. The last glass is just the same as the first. Many months and lots air have not changed this one. This is straight up black magic. I am not sure what Willet is doing, but they better guard their secrets better than Coke guards their recipe. I am going to KY soon. Mostly for some family rest and relaxation. But on the way back we are doing the tasting tour at Willet. Hopefully some of this is in stock and we get to taste a few more family estate bottles.54.0 USD per Bottle -
JWheeler
Reviewed July 22, 2022Solid Rye. Very nice mouth feel, just a little oily. I get some licorice and Dill. Well balanced. -
BourboNeff
Reviewed July 17, 2022 (edited July 29, 2022)I've had this bottle multiple times, this is my 2nd review since this bottle differs in proof. This review is for the 4 year old version at 114.6 proof Nose: chocolate covered berries doused with baking spices drifts up to greet you immediately. There is also a hint of vanilla that comes to the top on subsequent sniffs - very rich on the nose and perhaps the best I've experienced from a rye Palate: the palate has a rich mouthfeel and the pepper spice and spearmint finally makes an appearance. This is accompanied by some vanilla wafers, adding to the richness - absolutely yummy and keeps the momentum going from the nose Finish: the sip sticks to the top of the palate allowing the spice and licorice notes to linger. The burn is surprisingly mild given the proof, but the fairly long finish definitely does not disappoint - great ending to a fantastic journey Overall: I already loved Willett Rye, but this took it to a whole new level. Every other bottle I've had was in the 104 proof range, so the extra "umpf" enhanced all the favorable notes that I already enjoyed.
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