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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 9 years +5 yr |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +25 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$50 – $55 ~$18 less |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).