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1792 Small Batch vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
1792 Small Batch and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +32 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$40 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year: Willett's own young distillate at full barrel proof. It is loud and sweet, all caramel corn, pastry and citrus, with a lot of heat for a four-year bourbon. Proof varies by batch.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year if you want a young, hot, barrel-proof pour that shows off Willett's own distillate with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).