"Crafty in Kentucky...Willett Distillery"
Looking for something a little more crafty in your bourbon? Meet Willett Distillery from Bardstown. These bourbons and rye whiskeys are not easy to find, but definitely worth seeking out. Their story begins with two brothers that decided they could make their own way in the bourbon world. In 1936, Thompson and Johnny Willett started Willet Distilling Company.
Upon completion, in the spring of 1937, the Willett Distilling Company produced its first batch of whiskey. That first batch amounted to 300 bushels (30 barrels) on March 17, 1937, St. Patrick's Day. The newly barreled whiskey was stored in the traditional metal-clad warehouses, capable of holding between 5,000 and 6,000 barrels. The warehouses were built on some of the highest ground in the county, assuring a fresh breeze would aid in the maturation of the whiskey.
*the newly renovated distillery
*the copper pot still
*small batch rye on the left and the unmistakable bourbon on the right
*these are my two favorites...Rowan's Creek and Noah's Mill
Currently Willett Distilling Company makes about 16 different whiskeys, including Old Bardstown and Johnny Drum. The two pictured above were my favorite and totally different in their flavor profiles. Seek them out and let me know what is your favorite. Cheers!
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