Willett Samples Spring 2022

 

Willett “Will It”

Age: 6 years

Proof: 117.8

Barrel Number: 3264

Neat

Notes: Caramel spread on high end honey wheat bread balanced by a long spicy finish. Great mouthfeel for the proof. A touch more ethanol burn than I would expect at this proof.

Stars: 3 - I would be willing to hunt down a bottle

Willett “Cask Pick”

Age: 6 years

Proof: 127.8

Barrel Number: 2869

Neat

Notes: Classic Willett bourbon notes with sticky caramel, mint, warm spice, vanilla and a bit of oak. Brilliantly balanced with a long warm finish, excellent proof integration and a viscous mouthfeel.

Stars: 3 - I would be willing to hunt down a bottle

Willett “PAC Edge Spring 2022 #1”

Age: 8 years

Proof: 129.4

Barrel Number: 6546

Neat

Notes: Almost like a single malt scotch with honey, pear and dried fruit notes. Some caramel and spice in there as well. Great proof integration and mouthfeel.

Stars: 2 - I would want to have a bottle

 

TL;DR: Cask pick and Will It were awesome. The PAC Edge pick was weird but good.