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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Put Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year next to Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a sourced, high-rye blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 10 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +34 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a lower price point and with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).