Willett honours Even G Kulsveen with small batch Bourbon
Family-owned Willett Distillery has added a four-year-old cask strength Bourbon to its portfolio.
The Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon is said to showcase the distillery’s commitment to quality and innovation under fifth-generation master distiller Drew Kulsveen.
The expression joins the brand’s range with Pot Still Reserve and Family Estate Small Batch four-year-old Rye.
The small batch Bourbon combines two distinctive mash bills. The first represents 70% of the liquid and is made with 72% corn, 13% rye, and 15% barley, while the second comprises the rest and is made up of 52% corn, 38% rye, and 10% barley.
Each batch consists of around 50 barrels, blending Bourbons of different ages.
The whiskey is bottled at cask strength, which varies by batch, ensuring a unique flavour profile with every release.
Honouring the legacy of the late Even G Kulsveen, whose leadership helped shape Willett Distillery, the new release builds on the popularity of Willett Family Estate Single Barrel.
Drew Kulsveen commented: “Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon represents the next step in our family’s journey. From our family’s Thanksgiving table to yours, our values of gratitude, grit, and hospitality are intentionally poured into every barrel and every single bottle we put on the table.
“It’s important to celebrate those we hold most dear over a shared pour, while remembering our most favourite stories about those who aren’t at the table.”
The Willett Family Estate Small Batch Bourbon will be released in limited quantities across the US.
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