1792 Small Batch is the flagship year round expression from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, the oldest continuously operating distillery in the Bourbon Capital of the World, established in 1879 on 196 acres around the historic Tom Moore Spring. Named for the year Kentucky was admitted to the United States, 1792 is built on the brand's signature high rye mash bill of 75% corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley, aged roughly eight years in new charred American oak on the upper floors of Barton's wooden warehouses where intense Kentucky heat drives deeper barrel interaction. Master Distiller Danny Kahn hand selects barrels at peak maturity and marries them in small batches before bottling at an unconventional 93.7 proof, a deliberate sweet spot designed to set this bourbon apart from the field of 90 to 94 proof competitors. The result is a bold, spicy, but genuinely elegant bourbon that punches well above its price point and remains one of the best value high rye bourbons in the entire Sazerac portfolio.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
1792 |
| Distillery |
Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown KY |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch |
| Mash Bill |
75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley (High Rye) |
| Age |
No Age Statement (~8 Years) |
| Barrel |
New Charred American White Oak |
| Aging Location |
Top Floors of Barton's Wooden Warehouses |
| Water Source |
Tom Moore Spring |
| ABV |
46.85% |
| Proof |
93.7 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
USA |
| Master Distiller |
Danny Kahn |
| Awards |
Gold ASCOT Awards |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep caramel amber.
Nose: Smooth vanilla, sweet caramel, deep oak, gingersnap cookies, burnt orange, and the unmistakable pop of high rye spice.
Palate: Bold rye spice mingles with dark fruit, sweet caramel, and salted peanut brittle, layered with clove, cinnamon, and a touch of cocoa.
Finish: Long, dry, and lingering, with hints of cocoa, oak tannin, and a balanced spice fade.
FAQ
Why 93.7 proof? Most bourbons settle on round numbers like 90, 93, or 94 proof. Barton chose 93.7 specifically as a brand differentiator and to land at the exact strength they felt delivered the ideal balance of body, flavor, and approachability for the high rye mash bill. It's an unusual number that has become part of 1792's identity.
What does "high rye" mean here? Standard bourbons typically use 8 to 12% rye in the mash bill. 1792's recipe uses 15% rye, putting it in the high rye category alongside Four Roses and Bulleit. The extra rye produces more pepper, baking spice, and a bolder, drier finish than corn forward bourbons like Buffalo Trace or Maker's Mark.
How does Small Batch compare to other 1792 expressions? Small Batch is the everyday flagship at 93.7 proof. Step up to the 1792 Single Barrel at 98.6 proof for hand selected single cask character, the Liquor On Broadway 1792 BiB Single Barrel Store Pick at 100 proof for the bonded experience, the 1792 Full Proof at 125 proof for barrel entry strength, or the 1792 Aged Twelve Years for the age stated benchmark.
Where can I buy 1792 Small Batch online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
