Willett Rye 1984 Barrel 618 (Doug Philips Green Ink) Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Willett Rye 1984 Barrel 618 (Doug Philips Green Ink)

Added on Friday, Oct 14, 2011 at 10:28 PM

Bottler:

Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd.

Age:	22 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	1984	Subtype:	Rye
ABV:	68.35 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	N/A	Availability:	Collectors Only

Also known as "green ink," a private bottling for Doug Philips.

Member Ratings and Notes

Sku

Nose: Lots of rye, very spicy.
Palate: Huge rye with plenty of wood, old library, runs hot.
Finish: Oaky and sweet.

Just huge. All rye should taste like this.

Chris

Great. Just great. Did I mention it was great?

Retaste: A-/A.

Andy

n: inner tube. Whole wheat bread

p: Burn and anise. Wood stain. Needs water.

Fuji

Oak and ummmm more oak. On the Palate? HOT HOT

I thought it was like sticking your head inside a barrel... taking a big whiff and then licking it. The heat on the palate and finish did not sit well.

I will need to revisit this one.

Tim

N: Dark, red fruits, slight bubblegum, light cinnamon. Nicely spicy with a little maple syrup.

P: Warm and continues to get warmer. Medium mouthfeel, spicy, slight wood, lots of heat. Ligtly bitter.

F: Heat, caramel and some spice.

Hot but so good. Really nice upfront.

Adam

Omg that nose.

Ohh that palate is nice.

So rich and so full, yet never over-oaked and so drinkable. Hey, you've already got the other guys' notes, I'm just enjoying this stuff.

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