Willett Family Estate Bourbon 11 Year 'Sip Happens' Barrel #1044 is part of Willett's Family Estate Bottled Bourbon line, created solely for the distillery's Private Barrel Selection program and the only label of its kind. Hand-selected by the Kulsveen family, this un-chill filtered, barrel proof straight bourbon was aged 11 years in hand-selected white oak barrels and hand bottled from Barrel No. 1044. Bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV).

Willett's Private Barrel Selection Program

Family Estate Bottled Bourbon exists for one purpose: Willett's Private Barrel Selection program, where individual barrels are hand-chosen and bottled as standalone, one-of-a-kind releases. Each barrel carries its own number and often its own playful name, as with this barrel's "Sip Happens" moniker, making every release genuinely unrepeatable.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of dried apricot.
• Palate: smooth and balanced, with toffee, cinnamon, dark cherries, and subtle nutmeg spice.
• Finish: warm and lingering, with oak and baking spice.

How to Enjoy It

Sip it neat to take in its full depth and complexity, or add a drop of water to open up the caramel and dried fruit further. Its approachable 100 proof also makes it a strong base for a bourbon cocktail.

Why Collectors Want This Bottle

• A genuine single-barrel release, hand bottled from Barrel No. 1044.
• Part of Willett's Private Barrel Selection program, the only label of its kind.
• Un-chill filtered, barrel proof straight bourbon.
• A one-time barrel selection that will never be repeated.

Product Details

• Brand: Willett Family Estate
• Type: Single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
• Barrel: No. 1044, "Sip Happens"
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 50% (100 proof)
• Age: 11 years
• Origin: Willett Distillery, Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proof of this bourbon?

It is bottled at 100 proof, which is 50% ABV.

What does "Family Estate Bottled" mean?

It's a label used solely for Willett's Private Barrel Selection program, where individual barrels are hand-chosen and bottled as standalone, single-barrel releases.

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