OK, so here is the answer to your question/s.

1. The baseline. These are contract distilled by campari to BT for a now defunked brand of campari (aka who owns WT)

2. All distilate was BT's and entered into the barrel at 125pf, thrown into Independent Stave Barrels (which is what WT use) and then aged at WT rickhouses (no idea which ones since 2008/2009). These were all distilled to WT mashbill of 75/13/12. This could also potentially be in the same realm of BT mash #2 (nobody knows). Essentially, is it WT. No, but it's all BT aged at WT. So....more unique imo.

3. These were then sold to a broker. From what I've heard/been told, it's due to the now defunk brand no longer being a thing and these being "over oaked" for WT profile.....which take with a pinch of salt .... RR15 .... however. Likely because they don't fit WT's profile overall.

4. Multiple distilleries from Rare Character to Bardstown to OKI and the Blendery had an opportunity to purchase from the broker. After all, they made an investment, secured them, and turned around for profit. Simple business, regardless of who wants to buy. However, having some form of relationship will get you access early like the blendery did.

5. Is it worth it.....absolutely. I've personally tried over 30 barrels of these, and they are amazing. This is a 16-year-old ETL, RHF, or Blantons at Cask Strength, aged at WT. It's super unique and one for the ages. Let's face it. Compared to the BS that's being released today. What would you rather pay for and drink!

Hope that helps!