132.6 proof. 7 years. Barrel #4774. ‘STAYIN ALIVE.’ Willett Family Estate a named single barrel from Willett Distillery at 132.6 proof, bottled uncut and unchilled with the characteristic Willett handwritten label. The STAYIN ALIVE designation identifies this specific barrel selection.

Seven years sits between the raw grain-forward intensity of the 56 year releases and the oak-dominant depth of 10+ year barrels. At 132.6 proof, #4774 leans toward intensity concentrated flavors with barrel heat that rewards a drop of water. The dark fruit and spice notes of a well-aged Willett are starting to emerge.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, forward alcohol presence from the high proof
• Palate: Rich and concentrated brown sugar, charred oak, rye pepper, dark fruit emerging with age
• Finish: Long, gripping, warming oak tannin, spice, lingering barrel sweetness

Specs

• Distillery: Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Style: Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Cask Strength
• Barrel: #4774 STAYIN ALIVE
• Age: 7 years
• Proof: 132.6 (66.3% ABV)
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered, barrel strength
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does STAYIN ALIVE mean on this Willett bottle? Willett frequently gives named designations to individual barrel releases sometimes assigned by the retailer or buyer who selected the barrel, sometimes by Willett itself. The name identifies the specific barrel selection without affecting the liquid.
• How does a 7-year Willett compare to older releases? Seven years is between the raw intensity of the 56 year releases and the oak-dominant depth of 10+ year barrels. At 132.6 proof, #4774 delivers concentrated flavors with barrel heat that rewards a drop of water.
• Why do collectors track Willett barrel numbers? Every Family Estate single barrel is unique. Collectors track barrel numbers, ages, proofs, and named designations to identify specific releases and verify authenticity. The #4774 STAYIN ALIVE designation makes this bottle traceable in ways a generic release never could be.

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