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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$39 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Old Grand-Dad 114
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).