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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +31 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$45 – $60 ~$18 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).