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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Rowan's Creek 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 | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$40 – $50 ~$25 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the 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.
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).