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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Yellowstone Select 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 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +32 proof | 93 proof (46.5% 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- Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).