Willett Family Estate 8yr Rye All The Rye't Stuff 750ml

Willett Family Estate 8-Year Rye “All the Rye’t Stuff”

Age

Matured for 8 years in new, charred American oak barrels, achieving a balance of matured spice and aged complexity.

Distillery

Produced from estate-grown rye and aging-ready barrels by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky—showcasing craft grain-to-glass heritage with single-family estate character.

Region

Barrel-matured in Kentucky’s limestone-filtered, humid warehouse conditions, benefiting from distinct seasonal shifts and local terroir.

Mash Bill

High-rye mash comprising approximately 95% rye and 5% malted barley, illuminating bold rye spice with full-bodied grain presence.

ABV / Proof

Bottled at 46% ABV (92 proof)—selected to preserve nuance and approachability without compromising character.

Description

Willett Family Estate “All the Rye’t Stuff” is a testament to estate-distilled rye whiskey. With eight years of maturation, it offers richly layered spice, grain complexity, and barrel influence from the family’s own rye grain. This expression blends depth, clarity, and authenticity—ideal neat or in premium rye-forward cocktails.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Light amber with copper highlights and medium viscosity.

Aroma

Bright and herbaceous: cracked rye grain, mint leaf, cinnamon bark, honeyed malt, light oak, and a touch of dried citrus peel.

Palate

Spice-driven yet smooth: upfront pepper and rye kernel, giving way to baked apple, green plum, toasted grain, and subtle brown sugar sweetness. Mid-palate reveals herbal depth and soft oak spice.

Finish

Medium-length and warming: lingering rye heat, light oak tannins, honey-mint coolness, and a warming, clean fade.

Accolades & Appeal

• Celebrated for estate-grown authenticity and bold rye character

• Valued as a craft, terroir-driven rye with accessible strength

• Recognized for refined expression and high-grain clarity at approachable proof

Summary

Willett Family Estate 8-Year Rye “All the Rye’t Stuff” is a grain-pure, terroir-enhanced Kentucky rye. Aged 8 years and bottled at 92 proof, it highlights bold rye spice, herbal complexity, and smooth maturity. Ideal for sipping or framing elevated rye cocktails with character and provenance.