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Baker’s 7 Year vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +3 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Baker’s 7 Year
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 (Baker’s 7 Year); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).