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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year next to Evan Williams Black Label 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 | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +39 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$14 – $18 ~$54 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
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).