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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Blanton’s Single Barrel 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 | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +32 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 ~$45 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).