Willett 17 yo Barrel L10-443 (Reid & Emerald) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

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Willett 17 yo Barrel L10-443 (Reid & Emerald)

Added on Saturday, Oct 8, 2011 at 07:40 PM

Bottler:

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd.

Age:	17 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	1993	Subtype:	Bourbon
ABV:	66.60 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

Wheated bourbon bottled for Reid & Emerald XVII-2 Distilled 4/6/1993 113 bottles

Member Ratings and Notes

Sku

N: Sweet bourbon, low on the wood.
P: Quite sweet but not cloying, a bit of mint in the background, a bit of oak but much less than you'd expect in a 17 yo. A nice bit of acid as well. Water brings out dark chocolate notes and quite a bit of mint, like an Andes Mint but without the chemically aftertaste.
F: A bit short and hard to get a handle on except for a fleeting sweetness and a slight bit of the acid.

Nicely preserved, with some of the really great qualities you get in old wheaters.

B+/A-

Adam

A sweeter and of course super strong number. Nothing crazy here, but pretty darn enjoyable. Finish could use some pizazz.

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