Behind the false bookshelves and trick doors, parties of lavish extravagance were replete with jazz music and the allure of forbidden spirits. Patrons knew to “speak easy” or softly of their secret watering hole, lest they draw the attention of a prohibition agent. The Noble Experiment failed, but the bold resilience of elegant whiskey drinkers has proven timeless.
Willett Distillery is a family-owned, independent distillery located in Bardstown, Kentucky—the heart of bourbon country. Founded in 1936, the brand has built a reputation for producing distinctive, character-driven Kentucky bourbon and rye whiskey rooted in tradition and craftsmanship.
Behind the false bookshelves and trick doors, parties of lavish extravagance were replete with jazz music and the allure of forbidden spirits. Patrons knew to “speak easy” or softly of their secret watering hole, lest they draw the attention of a prohibition agent. The Noble Experiment failed, but the bold resilience of elegant whiskey drinkers has proven timeless.
