Willett Family Estate 3 Year Old Cask Strength Rye Whiskey 50mL
Willett Family Estate 3 Year Old Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey in a 50mL miniature, bottled at cask strength — typically around 107-109 proof, with the exact proof varying by batch — from the family-owned Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: cask strength, ~53.7-54.5% (107-109 proof) — exact proof varies by batch; check the bottle
- Size: 50mL miniature — the same whiskey as the full-size bottle, in a trial-friendly pour
- Age: 3 years in hand-selected white oak barrels
- Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky — Kentucky Bourbon Distillers / Willett Distillery, family-owned since 1936
- Production: rye distilled twice (60-foot column still, then copper pot still), bottled undiluted at cask strength; fifth-generation Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen
Bardstown Rye, Undiluted
The Willett family has distilled in Bardstown since 1936, and the Family Estate rye is their cask-strength calling card: distilled twice, aged three years in hand-selected white oak, and bottled without a drop of dilution water — which is why the proof moves batch to batch. The 50mL miniature is the low-commitment way to taste it: the same whiskey as the full bottle, sized for a proper pour. Browse more Kentucky rye in our rye whiskey collection, shop miniatures, or explore the full Willett range.
Tasting Notes
Retailer and reviewer consensus describes a robust rye: brandied cherry, cinnamon, and baking spices on the nose with a hint of oak; dark cherry, burnt vanilla, and peppery rye spice across a weighty palate; creamy vanilla and sweet bourbon-like accents through a long, velvety finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a Glencairn to meet it at cask strength, or with a few drops of water to open the cherry and spice. At 50mL it's a perfect single pour — or a low-risk introduction before committing to the full bottle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Willett Family Estate 3 Year Rye?
It's bottled at cask strength, typically around 107-109 proof (53.7-54.5% ABV) — the exact proof varies by batch, so check your bottle.
Who makes Willett whiskey?
The Willett family — Kentucky Bourbon Distillers in Bardstown, KY, family-owned since 1936 and led by fifth-generation Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen.
What does it taste like?
A robust rye: dark and brandied cherry, burnt vanilla, cinnamon and baking spices, with a long peppery finish.
Is the 50mL the same whiskey as the full bottle?
Yes — the 50mL miniature holds the same Willett Family Estate 3-year cask-strength straight rye, in a trial and pour-friendly size.
Try Bardstown's cask-strength rye for the price of a pour — order the Willett 3 Year Rye 50mL online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.