| Category | Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|
| Country | Region | United States, Kentucky |
| Distillery | Barton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac) |
| Age statement | NAS |
| Alcohol % | Proof | 46.85% | 93.7 pf |
| Release | Standard |
| Mash bill | Undisclosed (Marketed as “High rye,” and believed to be 15-25% rye |
| Cask type | New American oak |
| Price point | $30 |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Bottle status | Completed |
1792 - Small Batch
Bottle completed
Appearance / Color
Honey
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Rye spice, vanilla, and caramel, a trace of oak, potency of the ethanol suggests a higher proof and overall the aroma is unrefined.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Spce, sweet vanilla and caramel. Satisfying mouthfeel, more chewy than average. More notably, it comes across as a bit rough around the edges with a sort of “sweet versus spice” effect
Finish
Spice, while the sweeter flavors take over as the flavors decay. Dark fruit makes a brief appearance, but it’s alongside the general “sweet” note.
1792 Small Batch is Barton’s flagship bourbon. Having undergone naming changes over the years from 1792 Ridgewood Reserve, to 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, and finally to 1792 Small Batch, the brand has maintained its position as a sub-$30 bourbon that’s bold in character. While still branded as 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, the 8 year age statement found on the back of the bottle was removed in late 2013. Not long after, the bottle design was updated in conjunction with the change to 1792 Small Batch. With this change, a substantial line extension took place that included 1792 Sweet Wheat, 1792 Port Finish, 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 Full Proof, and 1792 High Rye. It’s unknown which of those will become permanent line extensions, if any. Spice, while the sweeter flavors take over as the flavors decay. Dark fruit makes a brief appearance, but it’s alongside the general “sweet” note.
1792 - Small Batch
Bottle Specs
- Category
- Straight Bourbon
- Distillery
- Barton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac)
- Country | Region
- United States, Kentucky
- Age Statement
- NAS
- Alcohol / Proof
- 46.85% / 93.7 pf
- Price Point
- $30
- Mash Bill
- Undisclosed (Marketed as “High rye,” and believed to be 15-25% rye
- Cask Type
- New American oak
- Release
- Standard
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Honey
Nose
Rye spice, vanilla, and caramel, a trace of oak, potency of the ethanol suggests a higher proof and overall the aroma is unrefined.
Palate
Spce, sweet vanilla and caramel. Satisfying mouthfeel, more chewy than average. More notably, it comes across as a bit rough around the edges with a sort of “sweet versus spice” effect
Finish
Spice, while the sweeter flavors take over as the flavors decay. Dark fruit makes a brief appearance, but it’s alongside the general “sweet” note.
1792 Small Batch is Barton’s flagship bourbon. Having undergone naming changes over the years from 1792 Ridgewood Reserve, to 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, and finally to 1792 Small Batch, the brand has maintained its position as a sub-$30 bourbon that’s bold in character. While still branded as 1792 Ridgemont Reserve, the 8 year age statement found on the back of the bottle was removed in late 2013. Not long after, the bottle design was updated in conjunction with the change to 1792 Small Batch. With this change, a substantial line extension took place that included 1792 Sweet Wheat, 1792 Port Finish, 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 Full Proof, and 1792 High Rye. It’s unknown which of those will become permanent line extensions, if any. Spice, while the sweeter flavors take over as the flavors decay. Dark fruit makes a brief appearance, but it’s alongside the general “sweet” note.