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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 | Michter's US*1 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) +34 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$45 – $55 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).