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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$15 less | ~$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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- 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 (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).