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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$65 – $75 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate without hunting for it.
- 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).