Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington
Willett 6 years old 58.5% Straight Rye whiskey 2019
Rye — Kentucky , USA
Reviewed
September 18, 2020 (edited October 18, 2020)
#6 out of 6 in order of tasting one evening...
Almost perfect? Everything that the 4 has to offer but deeper, more rich and a longer finish. Tobacco, tea, clover honey, spearmint and sandalwood for days... I recently passed on 7 and 8 year bottles at ~$300 and fully regret that decision.
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I've had the 8 year Willett, another "chasers" bottle, it's good but you will typically pay through the nose, my advice is if you are going to shell out 300 for a Rye look for a "Bookers", still the best rye I've ever had.
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington Total Wine lists it for $62, but never has it in stock in three years of looking. I found it at my favorite little mom and pop liquor store in Austin that gets all kind of allocated bottles, but can’t buy in bulk like the big stores so prices are higher. I’m happy to pay a premium to help a local store with good taste though :).
@WhiskeyLonghorn the 4 year has dropped from $70 to mid $50s her and stock seems to be going up. I’m hoping that trend continues for the 6+ year bottlings but won’t hold my breath. Meanwhile their family estate stuff in the $600-$1000 range pales in comparison to their ryes, at least for my palate. Above $300 and questions must be answered...
Though grossly overpriced...
I finally found a bottle of the 4 year at $90. Worth every penny.