BunkerBooze Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Since there are so many different ages of Willett bourbons and ryes, I was wondering what is the best tasting Willett bourbon and Willett rye you have ever tried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Since there are so many different ages of Willett bourbons and ryes, I was wondering what is the best tasting Willett bourbon and Willett rye you have ever tried?DougDog had his hand in both... 22yr Dougs Rye and the 6yr Reid bottling for Bourbon are two of the tops...Another 2 bourbons are the 25 year BevMo (chocolate monster) and the 27yr Binnys bottling of ~22 bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 While I cannot disagree with the above, I must throw in there the 16 yr 147 proofer that the Party source did in 2008. Im my circles, it earned 2 nicknames "Stagg Daddy" and "Chewy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 While I cannot disagree with the above, I must throw in there the 16 yr 147 proofer that the Party source did in 2008. Im my circles, it earned 2 nicknames "Stagg Daddy" and "Chewy".That 147 proofer is a monster. I would add a bottling that Dave G. did that I believe was 16 years old. The recent E & R bottling is simply terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMOWK Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I opened my first Willett bottle just the other day. It was a 5yr bottling by Gonano. Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. I'm glad I have 3 more of the 5 yr and 2 of the 8yr with Gonano on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Just why is it when then the name Willett's comes out the names Dougdoug and DGonano start flying:bowdown: .(rhetorical question ) By the way if either one of you are reading this I hope your doing well. Maybe see you in KY again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Doug and Dave know how to pick them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_elliott Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Doug and Dave know how to pick them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggilbertva Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Like I said Rhetorical question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgonano Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Thanks for the support. A smart man surrounds himself with smarter men. I always invite Doug and my boys to help in the selection. Drew Kulsveen should also be complimented as he rolls out or taps into excellent barrels.I will be in KY for the sampler. Hope to see all my good friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Another,...the 25 year BevMo (chocolate monster) Oh hell yeah, amen, F-ing A right, slap yo Mama's face, that was the ugliest bourbon I ever saw, (looked like iron contaminated river water) but worth every penny of the 2 pictures of Franklin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nor02lei Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I haven’t actually tasted any but the 2 22 year rye bottled for Doug. Both were excellent with the first one being one of the best whiskeys I have ever had.Leif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgilbertva Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I've tried several (I lost count), and here's my favorites:Doug's 22yo Rye (possibly my favorite whiskey ever)Doug & Reid's 18yo (very musty at first, but opens up beautifully)Dave Ganano's 16 yo (unique dark chocolate/resin flavor due to the use of a different kind of oak)Bourbon Society's 7 yo silver wax (best of the younger Willetts) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slob Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I am having a bastard of a time finding any Willett at all in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarnv Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Doug's original two ryes are IMO are the best offerings to be graced by the Willet's label.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVB Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have to agree that the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove are two for the ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gblick Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 The only Willett to be found on store shelves around here is that Willett's Bourbon in the fancy bottle. :hot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have not opened it yet cuz I just ain't got around to it but I have a bottle with the following credits;Distilled: 5-21-03Age: 4yoProof: 125.4Cooperage: OakStored In Warehouse: BRick: 54Barrel No: 2Selected for: Toddy's & Dougz Fall Festival 2007Anybody had any?If so whud ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WsmataU Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have not opened it yet cuz I just ain't got around to it but I have a bottle with the following credits;Distilled: 5-21-03Age: 4yoProof: 125.4Cooperage: OakStored In Warehouse: BRick: 54Barrel No: 2Selected for: Toddy's & Dougz Fall Festival 2007Anybody had any?If so whud ya think?I have a couple bottles from Toddy's and one opened. I haven't tried it in a while, but I remember it being hot with a lot of spice as compared to the 16 yr that was loaded with brown sugar and much smoother. Maybe I'll do a side by side later tonight and try to come back with some notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I have a couple bottles from Toddy's,.... but I remember it being hot with a lot of spice as compared to the 16 yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have another one that I forgot about.It is a special selection by Binny's.The stats are as follows,27 Years Old138.6 ProofBottle No 19 of 24Distilled: December 5, 1980Cooperage: White OakStored In Warehouse: CRick: NIBarrel No: 473It seems that Joe AKA Lost Pollito @ Binny's was trying to keep track of all 24 bottles as to where they ended up.Hey Joe, you still have that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spun_cookie Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have another one that I forgot about.It is a special selection by Binny's.The stats are as follows,27 Years Old138.6 ProofBottle No 19 of 24Distilled: December 5, 1980Cooperage: White OakStored In Warehouse: CRick: NIBarrel No: 473It seems that Joe AKA Lost Pollito @ Binny's was trying to keep track of all 24 bottles as to where they ended up.Hey Joe, you still have that count?I know where 3 are.... Scott, Birdman has 1... not sure of the number... like 9 of 24 I think and I have #5 (unopened) and #16 (1/3 gone).Tony has one I think.... How many did Binny's hold behind for prosperity... I hope a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdman1099 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I believe TomH has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Pollito Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have another one that I forgot about.It is a special selection by Binny's.The stats are as follows,27 Years Old138.6 ProofBottle No 19 of 24Distilled: December 5, 1980Cooperage: White OakStored In Warehouse: CRick: NIBarrel No: 473It seems that Joe AKA Lost Pollito @ Binny's was trying to keep track of all 24 bottles as to where they ended up.Hey Joe, you still have that count?Yep. I've got the list on my desk. :grin: I think 2 are held back. That was SW juice. Very delicious. :grin: I hear we may get some more at some point. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy38 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Only 2 left? Maybe I'll stop by tomorrow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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