1792 - Aged Twelve Years (2019)

December 25, 2023 · #33
CategoryStraight Bourbon Whiskey
Country | RegionUnited States, Kentucky
DistilleryBarton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac)
Age statement12 years
Alcohol % | Proof48.3% | 96.6 pf
ReleaseAnnual 2019
Mash billUndisclosed (Marketed as “High rye,” and believed to be 15-25% rye)
Cask typeNew American oak
Price point$50
RegionKentucky
Bottle statusActive
1792 - Aged Twelve Years (2019) bottle reference image

Appearance / Color

Brilliant amber

Nose / Aroma / Smell

Warm aromas of vanilla, toasted oak, and toffee abound.

Flavor / Taste / Palate

Classic Bourbon — a creamy mouthfeel with notes of pralines, roasted wood, and a hint of stone fruits.

Finish

The finish is long and warm.

The Barton 1792 Distillery has been in operation since 1874. It gets the name “1792” from the year Kentucky became an official state in the United States of America, and it’s also the name of one of their signature single barrel Bourbon Whiskies. The Barton 1792 Distillery and Barton Brands are owned by Sazerac — one of America’s largest Spirits companies. They control dozens of brands from low end to high end — mostly American Whiskies and Bourbons — that are distributed around the world. The 1792 line of products are all premium, high-end Bourbons. 1792 12 Year Old is a limited edition Bourbon offering from Barton — it was officially announced on June 27th, 2019. Master Distiller Danny Kahn seems particularly proud of this release that follows the same mash bill as their core small batch offering. But it is aged a full twelve years — a very pleasant number indeed

1792 - Aged Twelve Years (2019)

December 25, 2023 · GMWC #33

1792 - Aged Twelve Years (2019) bottle reference image

Bottle Specs

Category
Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery
Barton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac)
Country | Region
United States, Kentucky
Age Statement
12 years
Alcohol / Proof
48.3% / 96.6 pf
Price Point
$50
Mash Bill
Undisclosed (Marketed as “High rye,” and believed to be 15-25% rye)
Cask Type
New American oak
Release
Annual 2019

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Brilliant amber

Nose

Warm aromas of vanilla, toasted oak, and toffee abound.

Palate

Classic Bourbon — a creamy mouthfeel with notes of pralines, roasted wood, and a hint of stone fruits.

Finish

The finish is long and warm.

The Barton 1792 Distillery has been in operation since 1874. It gets the name “1792” from the year Kentucky became an official state in the United States of America, and it’s also the name of one of their signature single barrel Bourbon Whiskies. The Barton 1792 Distillery and Barton Brands are owned by Sazerac — one of America’s largest Spirits companies. They control dozens of brands from low end to high end — mostly American Whiskies and Bourbons — that are distributed around the world. The 1792 line of products are all premium, high-end Bourbons. 1792 12 Year Old is a limited edition Bourbon offering from Barton — it was officially announced on June 27th, 2019. Master Distiller Danny Kahn seems particularly proud of this release that follows the same mash bill as their core small batch offering. But it is aged a full twelve years — a very pleasant number indeed

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