Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 'Rare Release 13 YR, # 55 - Skurnik Selection - 9th Fl'

• Single barrel straight bourbon whiskey produced by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky
• Bottled exclusively for Skurnik Wines & Spirits
• Mash bill of 72% corn, 13% rye, and 15% malted barley
• Produced with limestone-filtered, spring-fed water from a pond on the distillery estate
• Sour mash fermented in stainless steel for approximately 3–5 days using a proprietary yeast strain
• Twice distilled using an unspecified still regimen; Willett employs a column still made of copper and stainless steel and a Vendome copper pot still modeled after Willett’s original, patented pot still
• Aged 13 years in new, char #4 American oak barrels from Independent Stave Company’s Kentucky cooperage
• Barrel #55 yielded 136 bottles
• Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 59.2% ABV

“The nose opens with vanilla icing and a clear oak presence, accented by faint roasted nuttiness and a touch of citrus. The palate brings sweet corn, vanilla frosting, and confectionery richness, supported by a lighter-than-expected viscosity and an acid-driven lift that cuts through the sweetness. Citrus peel and pithy brightness shape the mid-palate and flow into a dry, lightly tannic finish that keeps the whiskey refreshing. Overall, it’s a beautifully balanced 13-year bourbon where citrus and acidity counter the confectionery notes, making each sip incredibly compelling.”—Skurnik Whisk(e)y Portfolio