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four roses single barrel barrel strength. four roses single barrel. A barrel proof, straight Bourbon Whiskey of unusual depth and complexity.
Willett Family Estate 8 Year Old Single Barrel Bourbon #2795 / Bonili

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers are the owners of the Willett distillery in Bardstown. Willett distillery was built in 1936, just a few years after the repeal of National Prohibition by Lambert Willett, a former distiller for Max Selliger & Co. The distillery was initially a success, principally through its Old Bardstown and Johnny Drum brands, however it was hit hard by the bourbon slump of the 1970s. The result was an ill-advised move into producing ethanol for the production of “gasohol,” spurred by the 1979 energy crises. When that market re-stabilise, Willett is floundering and eventually close in the early 1980s. four roses small batch select

Lambert’s granddaughter, Martha Willett and her husband, Even Kulsveen, then purchased the distillery and establishes Kentucky Bourbon Distillers in 1984.

They originally bottled the remaining barrels of 1970s-distilled stock, however as that gradually diminishe.

they began sourcing barrels from other producers in order to replenish it.

becoming one of the most important independent bottlers in Kentucky.

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The majority of their barrels were believed to have come from neighbouring Heaven Hill, and with these casks they develope a wealth of important brands, including the Willett Family Estate, Noah’s Mill and Rowan’s Creek. In addition, they contract-bottle brands for other companies, such as the Very Olde St Nick and Black Maple Hill brands. Rever for the quality of their whiskey, their products have become some of the most collectible to come out of Kentucky.

One January 21st, 2012, the company re-opened Willett distillery, and have been slowly replenishing its warehouses with its own whiskey ever since.

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This Willett Family Estate release was distill at Willett. The cask was select by Bonili in Japan and bottled as a 8 year old.
A classic Bourbon. On the nose, caramel, oak, vanilla, and just a hint of floral notes. The palate follows with more of the same. A softer style Bourbon, this is a great gateway dram to converting someone to becoming a Bourbon drinker. four roses single barrel barrel strength