Willett Family Estate Single Barrel #1477 11 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey

Willett's 11-Year Rye: A Rare Gem

Meet the Willett Family Estate Single Barrel #1477, an 11-year-old straight rye whiskey that's as rare as a unicorn at a derby. Bottled at a cask-strength of 109.8 proof (54.9% ABV), this whiskey is a spice lover's dream. Crafted with meticulous care, it boasts bold spice, dark fruit, and deep barrel complexity. Expect a nose rich with oak and dark chocolate, a palate bursting with caramel and black tea, and a finish that lingers like a good story.

The Willett family has a long history of working in and around the Bourbon industry. A. Lambert Willett’s father helped found the distillery that would eventually produce the Barton Brands line of Whiskeys before failing health forced him to sell and retire.

Lambert worked for 25 years in other distilleries gaining ownership rights, buying a farm, and saving his cash. His son Thompson came along, served a few years under his father at the Whiskey plant, then the two men launched The Willet Distillery in 1935.