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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Put Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year next to Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 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 Toasted 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) +31 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$60 – $80 |
- 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
heat 9/4 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer 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 with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).