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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$18 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year does 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).