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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$65 – $75 ~$8 less |
| 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with an older age statement and without hunting for it.
- 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 slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).