120.2 proof. 6 years. Barrel #7266. Willett Family Estate a young, high-energy expression from one of Kentucky’s most collector-hunted distilleries, bottled directly from a single cask without dilution or chill filtration at 120.2 proof. Less time in wood means more grain character and forward fruit, with the barrel showing up as heat and spice rather than deep tannin.

Willett Distillery in Bardstown has built a devoted collector following around its Family Estate single barrel program. The tall purple-wax bottle with handwritten barrel details has become one of the most recognizable formats in the secondary market.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh grain, young oak, caramel, bright citrus, vanilla, forward alcohol lift
• Palate: Sweet corn, toasted sugar, baking spice, rye pepper vibrant and bold
• Finish: Medium-long, warming, spice-forward with lingering sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Style: Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Cask Strength
• Barrel: #7266
• Age: 6 years
• Proof: 120.2 (60.1% ABV)
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered, barrel strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is 6 years old considered young for a single barrel bourbon? Yes most premium single barrel bourbons are 812+ years. A 6-year Willett at barrel strength trades deep oak complexity for lively grain character and fresh fruit. Collectors seek it out for that high-energy profile.
• What proof is Barrel #7266? 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV), bottled directly from the barrel. At 6 years old, the barrel hasn’t had as much time to mellow the raw spirit, so the proof packs more heat than an older expression at the same number.
• Why do collectors chase Willett Family Estate single barrels? The combination of complete transparency (age, barrel number, exact proof on every label), limited production, and consistently high quality. The distinctive tall bottle with purple wax and handwritten label is immediately recognizable on any shelf.

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