Single Barrel 8 Year Rye
Barrel No. 9392
Alc by Vol 53.5% (107.0 Proof)

Bottle Number 83/203

Skurnik Selection 2025

The Willett 8 Year Rye is a high-quality, cask-strength, single-barrel straight rye whiskey from the Willett Distillery in Kentucky, known for its robust rye spice, complex notes of caramel, dark chocolate, mint, and baking spices, and a long, warming finish. Made from a 100% rye mash bill and aged for eight years in charred new oak barrels, its specific flavor profile and proof vary between different barrels, making each bottle a unique experience.

Key Characteristics

• Distillery: Willett Distillery, located in Kentucky.
• Style: Single-barrel, cask-strength, straight rye whiskey.
• Age: Aged for a minimum of eight years.
• Mash Bill: Typically a high-rye mash bill, often around 74% rye.
• Process: Non-chill-filtered and bottled at barrel strength.

Flavor Profile

• Nose:
  Sweet caramel, melted butterscotch, and herbal rye notes like gingerbread and dried herbs.

  Palate:

  A rich blend of sweet fruit (lemon drops, rhubarb, papaya) and bold rye spice, balanced by buttered biscuits, dark chocolate, and warming baking spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)

  Finish:

  Long and persistent, featuring sweet-spicy notes of honeyed tea, mint, rosemary, and zesty citrus peel, with a warming sensation from the higher proof.

• Complexity:
  The whiskey offers a complex and layered flavor experience with a good balance between sweet and spicy elements.

  Rye Forward:

  The rye grain is prominent, delivering its signature bold and spicy character.

  Variability:

  Each bottle comes from a different barrel, ensuring a unique and unforgettable expression with distinct proof and flavor nuances.