Willett 8yr Wheated Bourbon 750ml

The first release of Willett Wheated Bourbon was distilled in the early Spring of 2013 and bottled in the Summer of 2022. The proprietary mashbill is barreled at 115 proof in Char# 4 American Oak. We bottle without chill-filtration to preserve the most flavor possible.
On the nose:
 Citrus zest, red apple skin, and fig Newtons erupt at first before fall spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon join the fray. Over time I pick up a hint of grape soda and even cherries and vanilla frosting. The nose is exceedingly pleasant and though it’s a bit light I would say it has a lot of lovely sweet layers to explore.
In the mouth:
 Cherry and vanilla jump out at first, and though it’s a little mute entering the mouth there is a nice sizzle and some slight effervescence at mid palate which sticks around for a medium-to-long finish with a moderate Kentucky hug. This is actually pretty enjoyable. Honey, Fig-Newton-and-cinnamon, plus grape soda come through on the palate as does the clove and nutmeg from the nose. For the finish I’m left with cherry, a bit of melted white chocolate, and some sweet oak.