Willett Wheated 8 year Bourbon

Nose: Citrus zest, red apple skin, and fig Newtons erupt at first before fall spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon join the fray. Over time I pick up a hint of grape soda and even cherries and vanilla frosting. The nose is exceedingly pleasant and though it’s a bit light I would say it has a lot of lovely sweet layers to explore.

Palate: Cherry and vanilla jump out at first, and though it’s a little mute entering the mouth there is a nice sizzle and some slight effervescence at mid palate which sticks around for a medium-to-long finish with a moderate Kentucky hug. This is actually pretty enjoyable. Honey, Fig-Newton-and-cinnamon, plus grape soda come through on the palate as does the clove and nutmeg from the nose. For the finish I’m left with cherry, a bit of melted white chocolate, and some sweet oak.