Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 'Rare Release 12 YR, #7366 - Skurnik Selection NJ'

• Single barrel straight bourbon whiskey produced by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky
• Barrell #7366 bottled exclusively for Skurnik Wines & Spirits
• Mash bill of 65% corn, 20% rye, 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 12 years in new, char #4 American oak barrels from Independent Stave Company’s Kentucky cooperage
• Maturation location: Rickhouse G, Floor 3, Rick S13 | Lot 14-B-14
• Bottle yield: 117
• Non-chill filtered; bottled at a cask strength of 62.2% ABV

“Vanilla toffee pudding and crème brûlée lead the nose, framed by well-integrated, mature oak. The palate takes a vibrant, fruit-forward turn as red fruit, kirsch, and chocolate-covered cherries unfold over silky wood tannins. A lively balance of acidity and sweetness gives the whiskey energy, while black tea emerges toward the finish, adding depth to the lingering fruit. Elegant and approachable, with oak that supports the profile beautifully.” —Skurnik Whisk(e)y Portfolio