Willett 22 Year Old Rye Barrel 8, Dougs Black Ink

Willett Family Estate Rye 22 Years Old

barrel #8, selected for Doug Phillips, white wax capsule, 136.7 Proof 1 or 216 Bottles

The Willett Family Estate Rye, aged for 22 years, is the finest example of craftsmanship. Barrel #8 is specially chosen for Doug Phillips and is distinguished by its white wax capsule and high proof of 136.7. This release is remarkably rare, and there are only 216 bottles available. The distillery is committed to exclusivity and quality.

Located in Bardstown, Kentucky, Willett Distillery has a rich legacy in bourbon and rye whiskey production. The Willett family’s roots in the industry go as far back as the post-Civil War era when family members began formulating whiskey.

In 1936, Thompson and Johnny Willett formally established the business on their family farm. By 1984, Even Kulsveen, Thompson’s son-in-law, acquired the company and renamed it Kentucky Bourbon Distillers Ltd., though it remained within family ownership.

Between 1984 and 2012, Willett’s whiskeys were produced at undisclosed Kentucky locations. In 2012, the distillery opened a new facility and resumed working under the Willett name.

The portfolio includes the Willett Family Estate collection, which is known for its single-barrel straight ryes, along with Johnny Drum and Old Bardstown bourbons. The company is dedicated to variety and artisanal production.

Here’s why you should have it:

• The Willett Family Estate Rye 22 Years Old presents heritage and exclusivity.
• Its limited production of 216 bottles makes for a rare experience.
• With more than a century of whiskey expertise behind it, this release is a collector’s dream. No true connoisseur should miss it.