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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +25 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 ~$23 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 at a lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).