Rowan’s Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
 
Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 50.05% ABV (100.1 Proof) | 750‚ÄØmL
 
Process & Profile
 
Rowan’s Creek is hand-bottled in small batches by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It’s crafted from a blend of bourbons aged between 5 to 15 years, with components sourced primarily from Willett’s mash bills (72/13/15 corn‑rye‑barley among others). Utilizing limestone-filtered spring water from Rowan’s Creek and matured in new char‑#4 American oak barrels, the bourbon bridges maturity and approachability.
 
Tasting Notes
 
Appearance: Rich amber-gold
Nose: Caramel and vanilla with touches of minty herbal notes, autumnal spice, rye-driven grassiness, cinnamon, black licorice, and light floral undertones
Palate: Velvety entry with caramel, cherries, baking spices, maple, pepper, with layering of chestnut, juniper, citrus peel, dried fruit, and subtle pine
Finish: Long, warm, and dry—peppermint, poppyseed, oak tannins, and lingering citrus and vanilla warmth
 
What Makes It Special
 

 

 
Bottled at a robust 100.1 proof for richness without overwhelming heat
 
 

 
Aged across a range of 5–15 years for depth and balance
 
 

 
Part of Willett’s small-batch “boutique” bourbons, hand‑labeled with batch info
 
 

 
Sourced mash bills from Willett reflect signature character and quality
 
 

 
Multiple awards: Gold at San Francisco Spirits for aged expressions; praised by Southern Living as a “nutty winter sipper”
 
 
 
How to Enjoy
 
Sip neat or with one large ice cube to highlight its caramel‚Äëcherry depth and spice. Water opens herbal florals; strong enough for bold cocktails like Old Fashioneds and enjoyable neat at cooler temperatures.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 

 

 
What proof is it?
100.1 proof (50.05% ABV).
 
 

 
Is it age-stated?
No official age statement; components range from 5–15 years.
 
 

 
What’s the mash bill?
Primarily 72% corn, 13% rye, 15% barley with other Willett mash profiles possibly blended.
 
 

 
Is it small batch?
Yes—hand-bottled in batches of fewer than 100 barrels.
 
 

 
Where does the name come from?
Named after the creek running through Willett’s distillery property.
 
 

 
Is it award-winning?
Yes—has won multiple gold medals and high praise from whiskey critics.