{"product_id":"willett-family-estate-single-barrel-bourbon-9-year-old-5247-130-4-proof-organized-chaos","title":"Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon 9 Year Old #5247 130.4 Proof ORGANIZED CHAOS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e130.4 proof. 9 years. Barrel #5247. 'ORGANIZED CHAOS.' Willett Family Estate — a named single barrel from Willett Distillery in Bardstown at 130.4 proof, the barrel nickname a deliberate nod to the high-energy intensity of a 9-year, 130-proof cask strength expression that manages to stay coherent despite its concentration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 9 years and 130.4 proof, Barrel #5247 has enough age for genuine oak complexity while retaining the vibrant grain energy of a younger expression. Non-chill filtered, hand-bottled from a single cask with Willett's signature handwritten label format. The name fits: all that intensity organized into something worth drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, fresh grain, citrus, toasted oak, vanilla, warm baking spice — vibrant and forward at barrel strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold and concentrated — corn sweetness, brown sugar, rye pepper, charred barrel, significant heat that opens with rest or water\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with persistent spice, sweet oak, and barrel warmth\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 #5247 — ORGANIZED CHAOS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130.4 (65.2% 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\u003eHow does ORGANIZED CHAOS describe this barrel?\u003c\/strong\u003e At 130.4 proof and 9 years, Barrel #5247 has the intensity and forward energy of a younger high-proof expression with enough wood structure to stay organized. The name reflects the character the Willett team found when tasting through and labeling the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does a 9-year, 130-proof Willett compare to older expressions?\u003c\/strong\u003e More grain energy and less tannin dominance than the 12–15 year releases. Benefits significantly from a 5-minute rest in the glass and a few drops of water to open up. More lively and forward rather than deep and oak-driven.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy collect 9-year Willett single barrels?\u003c\/strong\u003e They carry the full single-barrel identity — age, barrel number, exact proof, non-chill filtered — at a lower price point than older expressions, making them accessible for collectors building an age-range display.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does ORGANIZED CHAOS describe this barrel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At 130.4 proof and 9 years, Barrel #5247 has the intensity of a younger high-proof expression with enough wood structure to stay organized — hence the name.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does a 9-year 130-proof Willett compare to older expressions?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"More grain energy and less tannin dominance than 12-15 year releases. 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