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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (110 vs. 125.2).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$65 – $75 ~$20 less |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal.
- 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).