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Stellum Bourbon vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Stellum Bourbon and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (115 vs. 125.2).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).