1792 Sweet Wheat is the wheated bourbon expression in the 1792 portfolio from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, and the only wheater in the entire 1792 lineup. Where every other 1792 release uses the brand's signature high rye mash bill, Sweet Wheat takes the opposite approach, replacing rye with wheat as the secondary grain to deliver a softer, mellower, dessert leaning profile that stands in deliberate contrast to the spicy character 1792 is known for. Aged approximately 6 to 8 years in new charred American oak and bottled at 91.2 proof, this annual limited release was introduced in 2015 and has earned a loyal following alongside other revered wheated bourbons in the Kentucky landscape. The expression took home Best of Category and Gold at the 2018 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition and Gold at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Production is highly allocated and Sweet Wheat regularly trades well above MSRP on the secondary market.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
1792 |
| Distillery |
Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown KY |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated |
| Mash Bill |
Corn, Wheat, Malted Barley (No Rye, undisclosed ratios) |
| Age |
No Age Statement (~6-8 Years) |
| Barrel |
New Charred American White Oak |
| ABV |
45.6% |
| Proof |
91.2 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
USA |
| Master Distiller |
Danny Kahn |
| Release |
Annual Limited Release (introduced 2015) |
| Awards |
Best of Category & Gold (LA International Spirits 2018), Gold (SF World Spirits 2017) |
Tasting Notes
Color: Light honey amber with soft copper highlights.
Nose: Delicate and inviting, with honey, vanilla bean, baked apples, and fresh oak, layered with subtle peach cobbler, peanut brittle, and a touch of cream cheese icing.
Palate: Creamy, buttery, and well rounded, with vanilla custard, soft toffee, sweet corn, toasted almond, and a gentle cinnamon spice ride from the wheat.
Finish: Surprisingly long and warming for the proof, slightly drying on the tongue, with lingering toffee, gentle oak, and a soft chest warmth.
FAQ
What's a wheated bourbon and how does it taste different? Bourbon is required by law to be at least 51% corn, with the remaining grains chosen by the distiller. Most bourbons use rye as the secondary grain, which delivers pepper and spice. Wheated bourbons replace rye with wheat, producing a softer, sweeter, more dessert leaning pour with rounded vanilla and caramel rather than baking spice. Famous wheaters include Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, Maker's Mark, and Larceny.
How is Sweet Wheat different from other 1792 bourbons? It's the only wheated expression Barton produces under the 1792 label. The rest of the lineup, including Small Batch, Single Barrel, and Full Proof, all use the brand's signature high rye mash bill. Sweet Wheat is intentionally the gentle, mellow outlier in the family.
How rare is 1792 Sweet Wheat? Released as a single annual batch since 2015, Sweet Wheat is one of the most allocated expressions in the 1792 portfolio. It's substantially harder to find at retail than Small Batch and frequently trades $50 to $80 on the open market when available.
Where can I buy 1792 Sweet Wheat online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
