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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Larceny Small Batch
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Larceny Small Batch reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Larceny Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +33 proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$25 – $32 ~$42 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
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Larceny Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Larceny Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Larceny Small Batch 3 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.
- Larceny Small Batch: Heaven Hill's everyday wheater and the most affordable way into the style. Soft honey and butterscotch with almost no spice, and a texture that makes the low price hard to argue with.
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 Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch).