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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Put Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | 8 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +14 proof | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 ~$70 less | ~$130 – $150 |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).