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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Put Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year next to Elijah Craig Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +31 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$28 – $35 ~$39 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Elijah Craig Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).