One of Willett's entry-level small batch offerings, sitting alongside Old Bardstown, Johnny Drum, and Pure Kentucky in the accessible tier of the family's lineup, below the more premium Rowan's Creek and Noah's Mill. Hand-bottled at 90 proof, this is a straightforward, no-frills bourbon showing a nose of caramel, corn, and light rye spice, moving into a smooth, easy-drinking palate with vanilla and a touch of oak, finishing gently. A reliable, well-priced everyday pour that carries the Willett name without the premium price tag of the brand's more sought-after releases.
Region
Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Producer
Willett Distillery
Style
Small Batch Straight Bourbon
ABV
45% (90 Proof)
Bottle Size
750ml
"Here we have Kentucky Vintage, a delicious small-batch bourbon from Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. It's distilled, aged and bottled in Kentucky (no surprise there) and handsomely sealed with wax, though there's no age statement. It's a classically styled, buttery bourbon with a lovely gentle hint of smoke. You'd be mistaken not to at least try it in an Old Fashioned.Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose: Hints of candied peel and creamy caramel. A little herbal note, with sultanas, butterscotch and just a faint whisper of smoke.
Palate: Bonfire toffee and rich spice on the palate. Cooked fruit and linseed oil. Buttery cereal grains.
Finish: Thick, creamy finish with zinging spices."
One of Willett's entry-level small batch offerings, sitting alongside Old Bardstown, Johnny Drum, and Pure Kentucky in the accessible tier of the family's lineup, below the more premium Rowan's Creek and Noah's Mill. Hand-bottled at 90 proof, this is a straightforward, no-frills bourbon showing a nose of caramel, corn, and light rye spice, moving into a smooth, easy-drinking palate with vanilla and a touch of oak, finishing gently. A reliable, well-priced everyday pour that carries the Willett name without the premium price tag of the brand's more sought-after releases.
Region
Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Producer
Willett Distillery
Style
Small Batch Straight Bourbon
ABV
45% (90 Proof)
Bottle Size
750ml
"Here we have Kentucky Vintage, a delicious small-batch bourbon from Kentucky Bourbon Distillers. It's distilled, aged and bottled in Kentucky (no surprise there) and handsomely sealed with wax, though there's no age statement. It's a classically styled, buttery bourbon with a lovely gentle hint of smoke. You'd be mistaken not to at least try it in an Old Fashioned.Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose: Hints of candied peel and creamy caramel. A little herbal note, with sultanas, butterscotch and just a faint whisper of smoke.
Palate: Bonfire toffee and rich spice on the palate. Cooked fruit and linseed oil. Buttery cereal grains.
Finish: Thick, creamy finish with zinging spices."