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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$65 – $75 |
- 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
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
heat 4/9 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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 (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).