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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 6 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +14 proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$60 – $65 ~$8 less |
- 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
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
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.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).