Willett Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 8 Year 750mL

Every estate bottling from this storied Kentucky address is worth noting, but this wheated expression—housed in its sleek, opaque black bottle—is particularly striking. While Willett is often celebrated for their high-rye profiles, this release pivots to a proprietary wheated mashbill (65% corn, 20% wheat, 15% malted barley), aged for a full eight years and bottled at a sturdy 108 proof.

The result is a bourbon that swaps the typical Willett spice for a softer, more fluffy texture. On the nose, it’s all about the pastry shop: think crème brûlée, candied almonds, and a dusting of confectioner’s sugar. The palate is equally plush, offering a surprising depth of dark honey, baking spices, and an intriguing, jammy note of dark fruit and maraschino cherry.

True to the distillery’s commitment to flavor, this is bottled without chill-filtration, ensuring that the oily, mouth-coating richness remains intact from the barrel to your glass. It’s a polished, comforting dram that stands as a singular entry in the Willett Family Estate lineup.