Willett Family Estate 12 Year Single Barrel Rye #2520 "Dirty Dozen" 119.2 Proof 750ml

Willett Family Estate 12 Year Single Barrel Rye “Dirty Dozen” #2520

Straight Rye Whiskey | 59.6% ABV (119.2 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

This release is from barrel #2520, a single-barrel selection from Willett’s Family Estate line, aged for a full 12 years in charred American oak. Bottled at 119.2 proof, just 74 bottles were produced from this barrel—making it extremely limited and collectible. The mash bill follows Willett’s typical high‑rye profile, delivering bold spice and mature oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep caramel, dried orchard fruits, black pepper, and well‑integrated oak
Palate: Bold rye spice with dark cherry, fig, cinnamon bark, and cedar
Finish: Long, dry and assertive with lingering pepper, oak tannins, and a subtle tobacco note

What Makes It Special

• Single-barrel bottling (#2520) with only 74 bottles available

• Aged 12 years for extraordinary depth and oak complexity

• Bottled at cask strength (119.2 proof) to preserve natural intensity

• High‑rye mash bill delivers bold spice balanced by rich fruit

• Part of Willett’s Family Estate line—highly prized by collectors