{"product_id":"willett-speakeasy-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Willett Speakeasy Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWillett Speakeasy Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky — distilled, aged, and bottled at the Willett Distillery at 98 proof (49% ABV), a Prohibition-era-inspired Kentucky straight bourbon that carries the Willett family's Bardstown heritage in an accessible everyday format.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Speakeasy name references the illicit bars that operated during Prohibition (1920–1933) — hidden establishments where bourbon continued to flow despite the federal ban. For a Bardstown family distillery like KBD, whose roots in Kentucky bourbon date to the 1930s — just after Repeal — the connection is personal: the Willett family began distilling commercially in the immediate post-Prohibition era, when Kentucky distillers were rebuilding the industry that Prohibition had tried to end. The Speakeasy pays tribute to that resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most accessible expression in the Willett lineup, the Speakeasy delivers genuine Kentucky straight bourbon character at 98 proof from one of Bardstown's most historically significant family distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown sugar, molasses, and caramel with warm oak and a touch of vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and approachable at 98 proof with vanilla, cinnamon, and caramel. More body and presence than lower-proof expressions while remaining easy-drinking.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and warm with gentle oak spice fading cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Willett Distillery \/ Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Bardstown, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49% (98 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Willett Speakeasy a good value bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e From a family distillery in Bardstown with five generations of heritage, yes — it delivers genuine Kentucky straight bourbon from one of the category's most respected names at a price that makes it practical for everyday use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does Speakeasy compare to Old Bardstown?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are accessible KBD expressions. Old Bardstown is known for a particularly soft and approachable profile; Speakeasy at 98 proof has a bit more body and presence. Both are significantly below the Family Estate single barrel program in complexity and price.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the Willett Speakeasy a good value bourbon?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"From a five-generation Bardstown family distillery, yes — genuine Kentucky straight bourbon from one of the category's most respected names at a practical everyday price.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Speakeasy compare to Old Bardstown?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both are accessible KBD expressions. Old Bardstown is known for a particularly soft profile; Speakeasy at 98 proof has more body and presence. Both are significantly below the Family Estate program in complexity and price.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Willett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42900597342279,"sku":"PE 680203350142","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/willett_speakeasy_271bc942-ba7f-477a-b20b-22c59d8d84d8.jpg?v=1782403282","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/willett-speakeasy-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}