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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 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 | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +35 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$25 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).