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.
What is the best way to drink Willet 9 Year Bourbon?
A single-barrel pour this special is best enjoyed neat, so nothing gets in the way of the cask’s rich caramel, oak, and warm spice. It is an after-dinner sipper to take slowly.
Where can I drink Willet 9 Year Bourbon near Seattle?
Sparrow serves this limited single barrel in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, a short drive from Seattle. Find it in our 21+ lounge after dinner.
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.