Big Bang - Willett 6yr Family Estate Bourbon
Barreled Souls Brewing Company in Saco, Maine, United States 🇺🇸
Barley Wine - Barley Series Out of Production|
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7.62
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A Willett 6 year Family Estate Bourbon BA Big Bang aged for 14 months and 12 days.
Bottled 07/25/2023
Bottled 07/25/2023
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8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 8
330 ml bottle, #14/432. We did the entire Big Bang Willetts together.,Warm melted caramel and English toffee on the nose. The Willet is slightly more spicy than the 4 year. Nice dry oak. Still incredibly balanced with the malts. REAL good !
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Barreled Souls Brewing Company
on 26 Jul 2025
at 18:10
8.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
330mL bottled 7/25/23, #14/432, drunk 7/26/25.
Clear, medium chestnut-amber. Small, dark beige head.
Spicier than the 4, but still nice and tasteful. Medium and dark fruits with toffee and vanilla. Bright and fruity, so well-rounded and balanced!
Soft caramel-apple with beautiful black pepper, tea leaves and light vanilla. Rich and moderately intense. Just a step up from the 4 year. Excellent attenuation and clarity of flavor with just a fantastic barrel expression. No alcohol or aggression ever.
Clear, medium chestnut-amber. Small, dark beige head.
Spicier than the 4, but still nice and tasteful. Medium and dark fruits with toffee and vanilla. Bright and fruity, so well-rounded and balanced!
Soft caramel-apple with beautiful black pepper, tea leaves and light vanilla. Rich and moderately intense. Just a step up from the 4 year. Excellent attenuation and clarity of flavor with just a fantastic barrel expression. No alcohol or aggression ever.
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on 26 Jul 2025
at 17:36
7.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared with membership group. Maple syrup brown with nice viscosity. Aroma is strong caramel with assertive spicy bourbon, toast. Taste is strong, spicy rye bourbon over caramel. Soft carbonation, hint of alcohol and heat, finish as taste. Bourbon is more assertive here than 4-year across the board.
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on 26 Jul 2025
at 17:36
8.4/10
7/25/23 14/432 wow pretty amazing. Similar to the 4yr but more spice and balance.
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on 26 Jul 2025
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