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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +43 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$28 – $36 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/2 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).