Willett Family Estate 4 Years Rye Whiskey

The Willett family has a strong history in the whiskey industry with members producing whiskey shortly after the Civil War. The business in its modern form was founded by Thompson and Johnny Willett in 1936 on the family farm. From the time of the purchase until 2012, the whiskeys were produced at unspecified locations within Kentucky. In 2012, the company opened a new distillery and returned to using the Willett name as its primary trading identity.

Beautiful layering of brandied cherry over a mildly tart cherry. It opens up with time and is reminiscent of cutting into your dessert with your fork which releases cinnamon and baking spices with just a hint of oak to remind you that this is high proof youthful. A robust rye with dark cherry on the palate, burnt vanilla, and spices for days. It's a delicious rye with a weighty mouthfeel.