Willett Rye Whiskey 7 Year 750ml #2605

Willett Family Estate Rye Whiskey — 7 Year, Barrel #2605

The Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Rye is one of the most coveted expressions from Willett Distillery in Bardstown, KY — a family-owned operation with roots going back to 1936 and one of the most passionate followings in American whiskey. Each bottle in the Family Estate series is drawn from a single, hand-selected barrel and bottled at barrel proof without chill filtration, making every release a distinct and unrepeatable experience.

Barrel #2605, aged 7 years, represents a compelling age statement for a straight rye — long enough to have developed genuine complexity and oak integration, while retaining the bold, assertive grain character that defines great rye whiskey. At full barrel proof, this is Willett's rye program at its most uncompromising.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Bold rye spice, cracked black pepper, dried herbs, dark cherry, toasted oak, and a hint of vanilla
• Palate: Rich and assertive — cinnamon, leather, dark fruit, aged wood, baking spice, and a full barrel proof rye grain presence with 7 years of seamless oak integration
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering spice, oak, dried fruit, and a satisfying heat

Details

• Distillery: Willett Distillery, Bardstown, KY
• Style: Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey, Barrel Proof
• Age: 7 Years
• Barrel: #2605
• Bottling: Uncut & Unfiltered
• Size: 750ml
• Availability: AFS Reserve — allocated release
• MSRP: $299.99