Willett Family Estate 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey - Everything You Need to Know

For Whiskey Wednesday we're breaking down a rye that you can pretty much always find on my bar. I'm not really into young whiskeys, but I definitely make an exception for this one. Watch the vid to get my full rundown of this release from the famed Willett Distillery, the Family Estate 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey. #WillettRye #WillettFamilyEstate #RyeWhiskey
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[@Hophead59]

I have the 106.6 and have been working a bottle for about 8 months now. Everytime I go back to it, and I drink a lot of bourbons and mezcals in between, I’m amazed at how good it is. Not getting any dill, just the maple syrup and Granny Smith apples you mentioned. Great stuff.

[@herschelpatel8199]

Drew P is awesome. Congrats on your success. Love the videos and content

[@olemanbourbon5884]

Drew just picked up the WE 4 year old in Memphis last week. Very interesting and at first was not my jam but then out it on a rock and wow what a nice rye! Great videos and content! Keep it up.

[@stevenbelanger7540]

I have this batch and I really enjoy it! I told my local store and they asked how many more I want, so grabbed 2 backups. All at MSRP! I think they have more on shelf

[@ThreeToesofFury]

Thanks Drew! Great review! Willet Rye has started...every so slowly...to show up now and again....however warning that some liquor stores will treat it like uber allocated and try to get double msrp.

[@maxt4995]

Glad I have 2 bottles of the 108.8 batch! Good review 👍

[@tightcutz624]

Saw a couple of these bottles and grabbed them after you showed your love for it 😁

[@geoffseyon3264]

Willett 4-year rye is one of my favorite whiskeys overall! Did not think I was a rye guy until I tried this, now it will be constantly on my shelf, esp. since I can find it at my local store in Palo Alto for $50!

[@CellphoneHERO]

Fine wine and spirits? Where is it 50?

[@TheBrianweeks]

I live in Daly City, what store are you talking about??

[@CellphoneHERO]

@@TheBrianweeks menlo park fine wine and spirits has it on sale for 54 right now. Saw it today.

[@CellphoneHERO]

@@TheBrianweeks might be 25 min drive but its menlo park fine wine and spirits. On el camino.

[@gman5986]

Can you post the link to their website? ........Slainte!

[@davidoramirezmusic]

The one note I get out Willet Rye that is entirely unique to any other rye I’ve tried, is rose pedals, like a bouquet of roses or walking through a rose garden 🥀 still my all time favorite rye to date!

[@markthoman]

Stopped at Willets after Heaven Hill on a Wednesday was a bust. Did the tasting and ended up trying them all. Was VERY surprised by how much better they've gotten. The iconic pot still bottle is now a wheated whiskey too. And good call on the egg salad sammich.

[@fosmith61]

Hey Drew, I haven't had your batch but I've got a 113.8 that I just opened and it's not minty or herbaceous at all. Lots of sweet caramel on the nose and sweet spice on the palate. Reminds me a little of Pikesville, which is not a bad thing. My first bottle I got when the 4yr first came out clocked in at 126 proof and it was a beast. One of the best ryes I've ever had. Easily on a par with Knob Creek cask strength rye.

[@NellysLn]

Cracked mine open on Christmas. To me it was like an orange creamsicle with a good dash of black pepper. Pretty viscous and very delicious.

[@UltrahotPeppers]

Took me 2 years to find 2 bottles of this Willett Rye and I'm not opening one until I acquire a third one lol!

[@christopherm.2413]

One of my favorite online stores got this back in today and I ordered it after this review. Thanks Drew. Cheers buddy!

[@gman5986]

What did you pay? Can you post the link to their website? ........Slainte!

[@bobbriante2385]

I’ve never had Willet Rye, but I would love to try it. I tend to like the 95/5 ryes from MGP, and also high rye bourbons like Four Roses Single Barrel.

[@larryowens675]

One of my favorite bottles

[@robertshay9235]

I have a 107.6 and a 112.4. They are crazy different but I really enjoy them both.

[@aking9832]

I have a 110.8 and a 112.2. Like them both a lot. Lucky to get them at MSRP.

[@scifisoldier]

Ive been able to find it in ny/CT without much difficulty. Cracked one with my pops for Thanksgiving

[@mitchilito99]

Took me awhile to warm up to this one. Now I just can't get enough. Great review!

[@swolgan3527]

Lol got to try it multiple Times to tell yourself you like it

[@josha1536]

Solid pour and becoming a pretty decent Willet fan.

[@yourhuckleberry7480]

Love me some Willett 4 year rye.

[@nickp5511]

Picked my first one up yesterday that’s 113 proof for 75.00 bucks and I’m enjoying it!

[@RightontheMark8313]

Gotta try this my man!

[@petebejda566]

Man I love that Willett so amazing! Wisconsin huh? Have you discovered Driftless Glen out of Baraboo? I found a barrel pick from them amazing!

[@offcamber]

Thanks Dr.Ew. How about a blind with the Michter’s 10yr rye and the Redemption?

[@JoshuaSmith0]

not a huge rye drinker but this is def one of 3-4 ryes that i always try to have at the house. unfortunately, this isnt distributed in MI... but my Chicago buddy sources for me when my bottle is getting low lol

[@TheMNbassHunter]

This bottle doesn't get enough love. Maybe that's a good thing. I have a bottle at 112 proof and it is great! Mine has a lot of great rye spice and a good hit of mint with a ever so subtle dill (just a whisper). It has some nice mouth coating sweetness to balance it. Overall a great bottle that I can still get for about $60.

[@Sethwick]

Yo Drew, love the videos, considering becoming a supporter on patreon - can you maybe do a vid (or let me/others know) what barrel picks are coming soon that members would get access to? Or what you see members having access to in the coming months/years?

[@mitchilito99]

Such a great review. Here it is a year later and I just paid $78 for my first bottle of this juice. It’s 107.4 proof and I’m just tasting it. So it’s really interesting but kinda strange to a noob rye drinker. I’m thinking I’ll love it before it’s over.

[@swolgan3527]

I bought 2 bottles and honestly disappointed.

[@ericramirez8301]

I just picked up the 109 here in texas any info on it

[@tightcutz624]

I have a 114 proof that’s pretty taste and I tied a friends that is like 110 proof which had that wet hay/funky animal barn yard taste… so it is frustrating how it varies like that from a bottle to bottle. 🤦🏻 but when you find a great bottle buy several as you mention for sure!!!!

[@seanm4887]

any interest in doing a review or videos on that Armagnac I peep down there on the bar?

[@danieltaylor-roman2048]

For me it has an old Dusty taste. Can anyone relate? Or tell me what that is? Maybe wood? Thanks

[@bobbonj1171]

Ryes I have now: 2 WFE4 which I so LOVE WTRBR RRR6 RRR NR Balboa NRRSiB KentOwl Blue Run Golden Nulu TB All Sagamore Spirits Rye offerings (DO and CaskStrength 🔥 Etc

[@terrencemcdermott5840]

Inception! 😆

[@christopherseward5418]

I’m tasting something that I can’t describe

[@deesnoots]

Just picked up a bottle for $70. It’s fuckin gooood

[@swolgan3527]

Out of my collection. Its good, but my least favorite. Its very different. I can drink it. But so many better options. I wish that wasn't the case. Because i bought 2 bottles of this. I thought it would be better.

[@williamcornelison4721]

I think I'd rather buy 3 bottles of Wild Turkey Rye 101 or a couple of Wheel Horse Rye...... Not willing to take a chance I don't like Dill...

[@proseforpoets]

Too much $$$ in my location; Seattle. $87 @ Costco. It’s good, I like the style, a light and delicate expression. Just not worth the local yokel $$$’s.

[@CAT3616G]

All I get is pickle juice on this stuff. I had to give the bottle away when I finally found someone who enjoyed it. Was pretty rough.

[@C_H_1972]

I would not buy this again at $60. There is too much dill and grass. Pikesville craps on this for $50.