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Willett Pot Still Reserve vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Willett Pot Still Reserve and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Willett Pot Still Reserve | Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 18% rye, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $60 ~$18 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Willett Pot Still Reserve and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
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Flavor Profile
Willett Pot Still Reserve Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).