From Sparrow’s bourbon list, the Willet 9 Year Bourbon is a collectible single-barrel pour for the table that wants something rare ($68 by the pour, or $102 for a larger pour).
About Willet 9 Year Bourbon
Willett is a storied family distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, with roots in American distilling going back generations. Thompson Willett founded the distillery on the family farm in 1936, and after a quiet stretch the family revived the original estate, bringing back distilling on the Bardstown grounds in 2012. Willett is celebrated by collectors for its single-barrel releases, and this bottling comes from hand selected barrel no. 5958. It is bottle no. 91 of only 142, the kind of limited release that makes a Willett single barrel worth seeking out.
Tasting Notes
Single-barrel bourbons like this are prized because every bottle reflects the character of one specific cask, so expect a rich, concentrated pour with the deep caramel, oak, and warm spice that come from years in the barrel. As a hand-selected single barrel, it offers the depth and individuality that collectors prize.
What to Pair It With
A pour this special is best enjoyed neat so nothing gets in the way of the barrel’s character, a perfect after-dinner sip in our 21+ lounge. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it is a natural alongside the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willet 9 Year Bourbon?
It is a hand-selected single-barrel Kentucky bourbon from the Willett distillery in Bardstown, drawn from barrel no. 5958, bottle no. 91 of only 142.
How much is a pour of Willet 9 Year Bourbon at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $68 by the pour, or $102 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Willet Bourbon and the Widow Jane 10 Year. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.