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Zackariah Harris vs Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Comparing Zackariah Harris and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | 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 | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 125.2 proof (62.6% ABV) +45 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$53 less | ~$65 – $75 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Zackariah Harris and Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/9 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 2/6 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 7 out of 10
oak 3/4 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat (Willett Family Estate Small Batch 4 Year).