PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This ultra-rare Bourbon is one of just 125 bottles from a single Willyett barrel (#1987), aged 12 years and bottled uncut, unfiltered—a true collector's fantasy aptly named “Once in a Lifetime.”
Cask strength experience at 113.6 proof delivers full, unrestrained flavor and heat.
Estate-sourced mash likely follows the classic corn, malted barley, and rye foundation typical of Willyett’s barrel selections—double-duty in white oak to build texture and depth.
Expect bold, stirred syrup and barrel char on the nose, with layers of cola, brown sugar, heated oak, and subtle vanilla—an inviting prelude with classic Bourbon warmth.
Lusciously mouth-coating with luxuriously chewy candy notes: pralines, maple, and cola fizz, transitioning into oak spice and a dry, brisk finish—mouth-numbing in all the right ways. Reddit enthusiasts call it “viscous and a little mouth numbing… cola notes… effervescent brown sugar”.
Long and drying: oak tannin dominates the close, leaving you salivating and craving another sip—an addictive conclusion captured well by its name.
Collector’s rarity: With only 125 bottles, each is a unique tasting journey.
Barrel strength brilliance: No water, no chill-filtering—pure expression of one barrel’s character.
Emblem of quality: Bobby Willett’s private barrel program exemplifies the brand’s esteemed small-batch, flavor-first ethos.
Neat with a few minutes to breathe—experience the full range of spiced sweetness and oak warmth. Likely a showstopper at tasting events or a prized bottle for any serious Bourbon lover.
Final Word:
Willett's “Once in a Lifetime” Cask #1987 is not just Bourbon—it’s an intimate, barrel-strength handshake with Kentucky’s Bourbon heritage, wrapped in sweetness, spice, and solitary barrel intrigue. A truly memorable sip indeed.
56.8% ABV, Cask # 1987
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
