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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 | Michter's US*1 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a lower price point and 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).