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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs 1792 Small Batch
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and 1792 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +32 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$26 – $34 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).