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Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon
126.6 proof 4 to 5 years Bourbon Willett Distillery Bardstown, KY $65 70–80% high rye (52% corn, 38% rye, 10% malted barley) and 20–30% traditional (72% corn, 13% rye, 15% malted barley)
Nose

Unmistakable spiced gumdrop character with strong menthol presence; pot still grain notes; balanced sweet, spicy, and oaky elements.

Palate

Bold, intense spice bite on the front palate; root beer float and Maraschino cherry notes with sassafras character; excellent oak and spice balance; transitions from sweet upfront to drier notes moving backward.

Finish

Relatively short finish that recedes quickly despite the powerful front-palate impression; oak character lingers but lacks the depth expected from the opening intensity.

Above average
A classic Willett expression with signature spiced character and excellent flavor balance that's easily identifiable, though the finish doesn't quite match the impressive front palate.
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Tasted on Episode 505 Yokai, Mars, and Purple Tops: Four Whiskeys, Zero Borders