Wolves and Willett Unite for Limited-Edition 10-Year Rye Whiskey Release

A rare blend of straight rye whiskies, uniting Southern tradition with Western innovation.

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2025 - Wolves, a luxury California whiskey brand known for its innovation in the American Single Malt category, has announced its latest limited-edition release. In collaboration with the iconic Willett Family Estate, this exclusive blend of straight rye whiskies highlights both brands’ commitment to exceptional quality, technique and flavor, while paying tribute to their respective homes of Kentucky and California. This release marks the third installment in the collaboration and the only product to feature an age statement.

"Partnering with Willett on this release has been an honor," says Jennifer Marks, President of Wolves. "This rare blend reflects our shared dedication to craftsmanship and bridges two distinct whiskey traditions, combining Willett’s storied Kentucky legacy with Wolves’ modern California perspective."

To create this unique blend, Willett hand-selected 10-year Kentucky rye barrels, while Wolves’ Head Blender Eddie Gonzalez chose 10-year old rye, aged for 7 years in Indiana and finished with 3 years in Northern California. The diverse aging environments soften the rye’s natural spice, resulting in a richer, more balanced profile. It offers bright, layered notes of orange, caramel, and baking spices. On the palate, is the warmth of gingerbread, tobacco, and toasted nuts, followed by a long, velvety finish with lingering vanilla, caramel sweetness, and a pop of spice.

Wolves and Willett Limited-Edition 10-Year Rye Whiskey is now available online at wolveswhiskeyca.com, while supplies last. Bottled at 103 proof and priced at $355 (750ml), this exclusive release showcases both brands' commitment to craftsmanship. The packaging nods to Willett’s long-standing heritage, featuring the signature bird and crown emblem, which first appeared in London’s Pewter's Hall in 1684 and still graces Willett’s bottles today.

About Wolves

Founded in 2015 by James Bond (UNDEFEATED) and Jon Buscemi (Buscemi, Truff, Redan), Wolves is a California-based luxury whiskey brand known for its signature limited releases, uncompromising craftsmanship, and 14-year-old American Single Malt library. With an industry-leading focus on the ASM category, Wolves consistently produces premium small-batch releases. Crafted for collectors but made to drink, the brand blends modern luxury with American whiskey heritage.

About Willett

After more than 80 years, Willett Distillery remains an independently family owned and operated distillery. Grounded in the time tested practices of past generations, the fifth generation of Kentucky whiskey makers have brought to market new elegant expressions that would make their ancestors proud. The Willett collection of small batch whiskies feature original mash bills established by founder Thompson Willett and those created by Thompson’s grandson, Drew Kulsveen. The rye whiskey mash bills chosen for this collaborative special release are the same that earned Drew the attention of the James Beard Foundation and the title Master Distiller. 

The storied Willett Estate grounds provide timeless hospitality, a tradition that has carried forward. Original buildings once roamed by Thompson Willett himself, welcome guests from all over the world for coffee, tours, flights, vintage pours, and elevated dining. For more information visit willettdistillery.com.