{"product_id":"willett-family-estate-single-barrel-bourbon-6-year-old-7266-120-2-proof","title":"Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon 6 Year Old #7266 120.2 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120.2 proof. 6 years. Barrel #7266. Willett Family Estate — a young, high-energy expression from one of Kentucky's most collector-hunted distilleries, bottled directly from a single cask without dilution or chill filtration at 120.2 proof. Less time in wood means more grain character and forward fruit, with the barrel showing up as heat and spice rather than deep tannin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWillett Distillery in Bardstown has built a devoted collector following around its Family Estate single barrel program. The tall purple-wax bottle with handwritten barrel details has become one of the most recognizable formats in the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh grain, young oak, caramel, bright citrus, vanilla, forward alcohol lift\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet corn, toasted sugar, baking spice, rye pepper — vibrant and bold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long, warming, spice-forward with lingering sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willett Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Cask Strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBarrel:\u003c\/strong\u003e #7266\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120.2 (60.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-chill filtered, barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barrel-picks\"\u003eWillett collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs 6 years old considered young for a single barrel bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — most premium single barrel bourbons are 8–12+ years. A 6-year Willett at barrel strength trades deep oak complexity for lively grain character and fresh fruit. Collectors seek it out for that high-energy profile.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Barrel #7266?\u003c\/strong\u003e 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV), bottled directly from the barrel. At 6 years old, the barrel hasn't had as much time to mellow the raw spirit, so the proof packs more heat than an older expression at the same number.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy do collectors chase Willett Family Estate single barrels?\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of complete transparency (age, barrel number, exact proof on every label), limited production, and consistently high quality. The distinctive tall bottle with purple wax and handwritten label is immediately recognizable on any shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is 6 years old considered young for a single barrel bourbon?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes — most premium single barrels are 8-12+ years. A 6-year Willett trades deep oak complexity for lively grain character and fresh fruit — a different style, not a lesser one.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What proof is Barrel #7266?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"120.2 proof (60.1% ABV), bottled directly from the barrel without dilution or filtration.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why do collectors chase Willett Family Estate single barrels?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Complete transparency (age, barrel number, exact proof), limited production, and consistently high quality. The distinctive tall purple-wax bottle with handwritten label is immediately recognizable.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900722221127,"sku":"Scott","price":819.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/IMG_5079_6170fdf1-3061-45ac-94e5-af443793dae0.jpg?v=1782399882","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/willett-family-estate-single-barrel-bourbon-6-year-old-7266-120-2-proof","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}