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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and with an older age statement.
- 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).