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Evan Williams Black Label vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Evan Williams Black Label 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 | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +39 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$54 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).