The Willett Distilling Company (or Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, as it is also known) is a small, family-owned company that markets bourbon and rye whiskey. They’re located in Bardstown, Kentucky, and were founded way back in 1936, so they’re deeply connected to the rich history of the spirit and the area. As a relatively large independent bottling company, they’re called The Big Daddy of Bourbon and Rye Bottling.

They didn’t operate as a distillery from 1980 to 2012 when they re-established the distilling process using both column and pot stills to produce their Willett Bourbon Whiskey—and we couldn’t be happier they’re back! So far, they’ve been using whiskey distilled elsewhere to make their products, and it will be a few more years before they can use their own distillates because of the necessary aging process.

Willett Pot Still Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey was introduced in 2008 and is a hand-selected, limited Kentucky Straight Bourbon, aged 8-10 years and bottled at 47% ABV. This Willett Bourbon Whiskey also comes in one of the coolest decanters on the market, making it a beautiful addition to your liquor shelf.

If you want to not only enjoy an exceptional bourbon whiskey but also support a family-run distillery, Willett Pot Still Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a great choice. And with their return to distilling themselves, we only see fantastic things on the horizon - for Willett Bourbon Whiskey and for all of us bourbon whiskey lovers.