It’s finally here, the second of three exclusive single barrels from Binder’s Stash. And this experimental barrel sets the tone with one of the highest scores of the past year during barrel selection.
Binder’s Stash 4-Grain Bourbon was distilled by Willett Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, aged on the 6th floor of Warehouse I and was bottled straight from the barrel at cask strength 124.6 proof. This rare barrel is one of only 18 barrels of 4-grain bourbon that Willett produced during an experimental run.
Distilled on January 8, 2018, this barrel was 7 years old when at the time we selected it and when the bottle labels were printed. However, the barrel was 8 years and 1 month old when it was dumped and bottled on February 9, 2026.
The 4-grain mashbill of 55% corn, 12% rye, 18% wheat and 15% malted barley creates a flavor profile that hits every corner of the palate. It shines with a showstopper nose, a sweet and complex palate featuring cornbread, decadent French vanilla buttercream and burnt sugar wrapped in a soft kiss of mature oak with a rich desert like finish.
And there’s more to come.
Barrel Two of Three. Willett-distilled. Binder’s Stash curated. Hand selected by The Prime Barrel.
Limited availability. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Barrel Details:
- Barrel #2117
- Distilled: 1/8/2018 in Bardstown, KY by Willett Distillery
- Age: 8 years on 6th floor of Warehouse I (Dumped and bottled 2/9/2026)
- Mashbill: 55% corn, 12% rye, 18% wheat, 15% malted barley
- Barrel Entry Proof: 115 proof
- Proof: 124.6 proof
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Caramel corn, French vanilla, honey, lemon zest, toasted oak
- Palate: Cornbread, French vanilla buttercream, burnt sugar, dried apricot, black pepper, mild baking spice, gentle mature oak
- Finish: Hint of tropical fruit, vanilla-infused whipped cream, ground cinnamon, mild oak warmth
Want to see how this barrel selection came to be? Watch the Binder’s Stash episode of The Prime Barrel Chronicles