{"product_id":"willett-family-estate-single-barrel-bourbon-6-year-old-3185-128-2-proof-total-wine","title":"Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon 6 Year Old #3185 128.2 Proof (Total Wine)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWillett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon 6 Year Old #3185 128.2 Proof is a Total Wine private selection — one of the largest single barrel picks in the country, meaning this specific barrel was hand-selected by Total Wine's buying team from Willett's inventory. At 128.2 proof and just 6 years old, this is a high-octane, grain-forward expression that prioritizes raw energy over oak-driven depth. Barrel #3185 is bottled uncut and unchilled from a single cask, with the handwritten Willett label detailing age, barrel number, and exact proof.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTotal Wine store picks from Willett are among the most sought-after private selections in bourbon, given the retailer's ability to access and taste multiple barrels before selecting. This combination of barrel access and Willett's reputation makes each Total Wine pick a genuinely competitive release.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh grain, young oak, caramel, bright citrus, vanilla, assertive alcohol at proof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet corn, toasted sugar, rye pepper, baking spice — bold and vibrant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with warming barrel heat, spice, and lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSingle Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWillett Distillery, Bardstown, KY\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBarrel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e#3185 — Total Wine Selection\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eAge\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e6 Years\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eProof\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e128.2 (64.1% ABV)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNon-chill filtered, barrel strength\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eHow to Drink It\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start small — 128.2 proof at 6 years old is lively and needs a few minutes to open.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrop of water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly recommended. Tames the heat and reveals the grain and citrus character underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSide by side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compare against an older Willett single barrel to see how wood transforms the same house style.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Total Wine selection\" mean for this barrel?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Wine sent buyers to Willett to taste multiple barrels and hand-select Barrel #3185 specifically for their stores. Retailer picks are among the most competitive single barrel releases because the buyer is choosing from many options — not just taking what's allocated.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eIs 128.2 proof high for a 6-year bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes — most 6-year bourbons haven't had enough time in barrel to lose much proof to the \"angel's share.\" The high 128.2 proof reflects that relative youth: more raw spirit intensity with less mellowing from extended oak contact than you'd get from a 10+ year release.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eHow does #3185 compare to Willett #7266 (120.2 proof)?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth are 6-year Willett Family Estate singles, but #3185 comes in 8 proof hotter at 128.2 vs 120.2. Each single barrel is unique — the higher proof on #3185 will likely make it even more intense, though both express Willett's characteristic young grain-forward style.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does 'Total Wine selection' mean for this barrel?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Total Wine sent buyers to Willett to taste multiple barrels and hand-select Barrel #3185 specifically for their stores. 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