Willett 8 Year Wheated Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 2022 Edition

Whiskey: Willett 8 Year Wheated Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 2022 Edition

The first release of Willett Wheated Bourbon was distilled in the early Spring of 2013 and bottled in the Summer of 2022. The proprietary mashbill is barreled at 115 proof in Char# 4 American Oak. We bottle without chill-filtration to preserve the most flavor possible.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 108 (54% ABV)

Age: 8 Year

Origin: United States

Distillery: Willett Distillery

Distilled from a mixture of corn, wheat, and malted barley, the Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is made with all-natural ingredients. It is aged in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 108 proof without chill-filtration to preserve its flavor.

It was released in the summer of 2022, after spending two years in American oak casks first in new barrels and then once more when it was finished aging. The proprietary mix of grains includes a little wheat for sweetness and some barley for depth.

Willett 8 Year Wheated Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 2022 Edition | 2022 Edition Tasting Notes

Nose: Big flavours of vanilla, fudge and burnt caramel come first, followed by peppermint, rye and a touch of leather. Some notes of sawdust are there, too, giving this a musty touch that adds complexity.

Palate: The palate is full-bodied and just a little bit spicy. The vanilla flavours are back, now together with notes of honey, oranges and a touch of black tea. Later on, distinct notes of cinnamon and peppermint develop.

Finish: The finish is long and warming.

Distillery Information

The Willett Distilling Company or Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, as it is also known, is a small, family-owned company that markets Bourbon and Rye Whiskey. Theyre located in Bardstown, Kentucky. As a relatively large independent bottling company, theyre called the big daddy of Bourbon and Rye Bottling.