Willett Straight Rye Whiskey Rare Release 6YR #673 750ml

Single barrel straight rye whiskey produced by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky • Bottled exclusively for Skurnik Wines & Spirits • Mash bill of 51% rye, 34% corn, and 15% malted barley • Produced with limestone-filtered, spring-fed water from a pond on the distillery estate • Sour mash fermented in stainless steel for approximately 3–5 days using a proprietary yeast strain • Twice distilled using an unspecified still regimen; Willett employs a column still made of copper and stainless steel and a Vendome copper pot still modeled after Willett’s original, patented pot still • Aged 6 years in new, char #4 American oak barrels from Independent Stave Company’s Kentucky cooperage • Barrel #673 yielded 214 bottles • Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 53.8% ABV

“The nose is bright and citrus-driven, bursting with grapefruit and pithy fruit, layered over mild tannin and a touch of spearmint. On the palate, the elevated corn influence shows as candy corn sweetness, balanced by viscous texture, bitter citrus peel, light tannin, and subtle wood sugars. A faint nuttiness and easy, well-balanced structure make this drink feel closer to a high-rye bourbon than a traditional rye. Overall, it’s an approachable, citrus-forward 6-year Willett rye with a surprisingly long, satisfying finish.”—Skurnik Whisk(e)y Portfolio