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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +35 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $75 | ~$50 – $62 ~$14 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 9/4 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).