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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated 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) +11 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 ~$15 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).