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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +25 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 ~$35 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).