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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Four Roses Small Batch Select next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$10 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
Four Roses Small Batch Select
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/9 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
- 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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a slightly 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Four Roses Small Batch Select); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).