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Bulleit Bourbon vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | 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 | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +35 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$42 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 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: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).