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Willett · Rye whiskey

Willett Family Estate 4 Year Old (Proof 111) Small Batch Rye Whiskey

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Rye whiskey · United States · 55.5% ABV · 750 ml

$349.99 USD

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About this bottle

A rye whiskey from United States from Willett, Willett Family Estate 4 Year Old (Proof 111) Small Batch Rye Whiskey is part of the Spirit Hives whiskey selection. It is bottled at 55.5% ABV, carrying a 4-year age statement, in a 750 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Beautiful layering of brandied cherry over a mildly tart cherry; on the palate: A robust rye with dark cherry, burnt vanilla, and spices; finish: Finish is long and the spices dominate this batch, while the cherry does punch its way through to the surface.

Tasting notes

Nose
Beautiful layering of brandied cherry over a mildly tart cherry.
Palate
A robust rye with dark cherry, burnt vanilla, and spices.
Finish
Finish is long and the spices dominate this batch, while the cherry does punch its way through to the surface.

Product facts

Producer / brandWillett
StyleRye whiskey
CategoryWhiskey › Rye whiskey
CountryUnited States
Alcohol55.5% ABV (111 proof)
Bottle size750 ml
Age statement4 years
PackSingle bottle
CollectionsCask strength & high proof$250 and up
Product IDsh-ca-7679006965898
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Rye’s peppery spice is the classic base for a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned. Pairs well with charcuterie and dark chocolate.

Rye versus bourbon — what is the difference?

Both are American whiskeys aged in new charred oak. Bourbon must be at least 51% corn, which gives sweetness; rye must be at least 51% rye grain, which gives pepper, spice and a drier finish. Canadian whisky is often called “rye” by tradition even when the mash bill contains little rye.

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