Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon 9 Year Old #5249 136.6 Proof LIONS SHARE 2022

136.6 proof. 9 years. Barrel #5249. Lions Share 2022. Willett Family Estate — a 2022 vintage Lions Share named selection from Willett's own-distilled program at 136.6 proof, one of the higher-proof 9-year expressions in the current Wooden Cork Willett collection.

Lions Share is a named retailer or collector selection within the Willett single barrel program — the 2022 vintage identifying the specific selection year. At 136.6 proof, Barrel #5249 is substantially higher than the standard 9-year own-distilled tier and approaching the Gold Wax high-proof threshold, demonstrating the significant barrel-to-barrel proof variation possible within the same age and source category.

Specs

• Distillery: Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel, Own-Distilled
• Age: 9 years
• Proof: 136.6 (68.3% ABV)
• Barrel: #5249
• Selection: Lions Share 2022
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Lions Share designation? A named retailer or collector selection within Willett's single barrel program, identifying this specific barrel as selected under the Lions Share account's criteria for the 2022 vintage year.