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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +43 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$38 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/9 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).