{"product_id":"willett-family-estate-single-barrel-bourbon-7-year-old-4774-132-6-proof-stayin-alive","title":"Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon 7 Year Old #4774 132.6 Proof STAYIN ALIVE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e132.6 proof. 7 years. Barrel #4774. 'STAYIN ALIVE.' Willett Family Estate — a named single barrel from Willett Distillery at 132.6 proof, bottled uncut and unchilled with the characteristic Willett handwritten label. The STAYIN ALIVE designation identifies this specific barrel selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven years sits between the raw grain-forward intensity of the 5–6 year releases and the oak-dominant depth of 10+ year barrels. At 132.6 proof, #4774 leans toward intensity — concentrated flavors with barrel heat that rewards a drop of water. The dark fruit and spice notes of a well-aged Willett are starting to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, baking spice, forward alcohol presence from the high proof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and concentrated — brown sugar, charred oak, rye pepper, dark fruit emerging with age\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, gripping, warming — oak tannin, spice, lingering barrel 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 #4774 — STAYIN ALIVE\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132.6 (66.3% 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\u003eWhat does STAYIN ALIVE mean on this Willett bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Willett frequently gives named designations to individual barrel releases — sometimes assigned by the retailer or buyer who selected the barrel, sometimes by Willett itself. The name identifies the specific barrel selection without affecting the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does a 7-year Willett compare to older releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven years is between the raw intensity of the 5–6 year releases and the oak-dominant depth of 10+ year barrels. At 132.6 proof, #4774 delivers concentrated flavors with barrel heat that rewards a drop of water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy do collectors track Willett barrel numbers?\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Family Estate single barrel is unique. Collectors track barrel numbers, ages, proofs, and named designations to identify specific releases and verify authenticity. The #4774 STAYIN ALIVE designation makes this bottle traceable in ways a generic release never could be.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does STAYIN ALIVE mean on this Willett bottle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Willett gives named designations to individual barrel releases — sometimes by the retailer or buyer, sometimes by Willett itself. The name identifies the specific barrel selection.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does a 7-year Willett compare to older releases?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Between the raw intensity of 5-6 year releases and the oak-dominant depth of 10+ year barrels. 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