| Rating | 92 |
| Style |
Rye American Whiskey Whiskey |
| Produced In | United States |
| ABV | 56.1% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $67.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-10-23 |
Willett Family Estate Small Batch Straight Rye Whiskey Review
Bottled at cask strength (which varies by batch) after a minimum of 4 years in barrel, Willett’s straight rye whiskey combines a blend of two mash bills: 74 percent rye, 11 percent corn, and 15 percent malted barley (90 percent of the blend); and 51 percent rye, 34 percent corn, and 10 percent malted barley (10 percent of the blend). Vanilla- and caramel-heavy on the nose, rye announces itself on the palate in the form of chocolate mints, which give way to a cherried, barrel-spiced finish. This is a great sipper that drinks above its age and below its proof.
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