Willet Rye Whisky 7 Years Old Single Barrel #2611 70cl

Willet Rye Whisky 7 Years Old Single Barrel #2611 70cl

Dieser Rye Whisky wurde von der Willet Destillerie aus Roggen, Mais und gemälzter Gerste in Kentucky, USA hergestellt.

Er reifte für 7 Jahre in Fass 2611 in einem Fass aus amerikanischer Weißeiche und wurde für Wu Dram Clan und Kirsch Import in Fassstärke mit 54.7% abgefüllt. Für die Destillation wurde eine Pot Still verwendet.

Sebastian Jaeger vom Wu Dram Clan schreibt zum Rye folgendes:
"WILLETT bottled for Wu DRAM Clan: About 15 years ago, when I first discovered my love for Scotch, I started to venture into the world of American whiskies. Back then, you could still get your hands on Pappys and Willetts for a bargain—whether it was a Red Hook or a Vintage Rye. Today, these bottlings have become the stuff of legends. But what remains most vivid in my memory is a phone call with my dear friend, the bourbon aficionado Heinz Taubenheim. He told me he was going into the hospital for a routine check-up and would be there for about 14 days. After that, he said, we’d plan another one of our "whiskey lover’s gatherings."

But when I tried to reach him two weeks later, Heinz was gone. His passing was an enormous loss, not only for bourbon and rye enthusiasts in Germany but across Europe and the world. Heinz’s Willett barrel picks have since reached legendary status, with some bottles now fetching prices as high as $50,000 among collectors. His impact on the whiskey community still echoes today.

My brother-in-crime, Boris, has his own fond memory of Heinz:
“I was lucky enough to meet Heinz at his home, thanks to our mutual friend, Plamen Petroff "The Whiskyman". At that time, I was a complete novice in the bourbon world, but Heinz welcomed me with open arms. He introduced me to many whiskies from his impressive collection during an evening filled with stories about his travels to the US and visits to various distilleries. What struck me most was Heinz’s sheer passion for bourbon and whiskey, especially the Willett name. He was generous enough to share some of his prized Willett picks with me—remember those wax-topped bottles?—and for me, they outshone any bourbon I had tasted before. Since that evening, Willett has become the benchmark for me, forever reminding me of that night at ‘Bourbon Street,’ Heinz’s cosy whiskey haven.”

Since 2007, there hasn’t been a Willett release for Germany—until now. We had the honour of selecting from several barrels, and we chose this magnificent 7-year-old Rye. Why Rye? Why this one? Because it’s absolutely extraordinary. It brings all those spicy, nutty, and bold flavours we American whiskey lovers adore.
It will be available in Germany starting November 2024.

For those who might not be familiar with Willett, the distillery, founded in 1936 by Thompson Willett, remains family-run to this day. Located in Bardstown, Kentucky—the heart of bourbon country—Willett is known for its artisanal, small-batch approach to whiskey-making. Their bourbons and ryes, often aged in charred oak barrels, have a distinct complexity and depth, making them favourites among connoisseurs.
Heinz, this one’s for you. Cheers, buddy!".