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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Put Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon next to Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 4 years |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +38 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 ~$28 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a lower price point.
- 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 rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).