Experience the masterful art of blending with the highly anticipated Willett Family Estate Small Batch Cask Strength Bourbon (2026 Blend). Renowned for their meticulous barrel selection and uncompromising quality, the Willett Distillery has crafted a powerhouse expression that perfectly balances sweet corn and bold rye spice. Bottled at a staggering 128.6 Proof (64.3% ABV), this uncut and unfiltered bourbon delivers a visceral, full-bodied tasting experience that makes it a crown jewel for any serious collector shopping at Nestor Liquor.
This specific 2026 release is a meticulous marriage of two distinct Willett recipes. The foundation is built on 80% of their Original Mash Bill (72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley) aged for 5 years, providing a rich, sweet, and creamy core. This is expertly layered with 20% of their High Rye Mash Bill (52% Corn, 38% Rye, 10% Malted Barley) aged for 4 years, injecting a vibrant, peppery complexity that elevates the entire profile. The result is a profoundly deep, cask-strength bourbon that commands attention from the very first sip.
Key Features
Producer: Willett Distillery (Bardstown, KY)
Style: Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Proof: 128.6 Proof (64.3% ABV)
Edition: 2026 Blend
Blend Details: 80% 5-Year Original Mash Bill (72/13/15) & 20% 4-Year High Rye Mash Bill (52/38/10)
Tasting Notes
Nose: Intensely aromatic. A rich bouquet of dark caramel, toasted oak, and baked apple is immediately followed by sharp, inviting notes of cinnamon and clove.
Palate: Viscous, oily, and explosive. The 5-year traditional mash bill brings heavy layers of butterscotch and vanilla bean, which are quickly met by the 4-year high rye's punchy flavors of black pepper, dark chocolate, and candied orange peel.
Finish: Exceptionally long and deeply warming. The 128.6 proof carries a lasting, satisfying heat highlighted by seasoned wood, sweet tobacco, and a lingering rye spice.
Why Choose the Willett 2026 Blend?
Cask Strength Purity: At 128.6 proof, this uncut and unfiltered bourbon offers the most authentic, concentrated flavor profile straight from the Willett rickhouses.
Masterful Composition: The deliberate 80/20 split between the traditional and high-rye mash bills showcases a level of blending expertise that creates a perfectly balanced, multi-dimensional whiskey.
Highly Sought-After: Willett Family Estate releases are notoriously allocated and prized by enthusiasts, making this specific 2026 blend a rare and essential addition to any premium bar.
