1792 Small Batch is the flagship of Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, a high-rye Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 93.7 proof. It carries more spice than most bourbons at its level, which makes it a dependable house pour and a good cocktail base.
About This Bourbon
The whiskey was launched in 2002 as Ridgewood Reserve 1792, renamed 1792 Ridgemont Reserve after a 2004 trademark ruling, and has been sold simply as 1792 since. It is made from Barton's high-rye mash of corn, rye and malted barley, and each batch is a marriage of barrels chosen by the Master Distiller. The bottle carried an 8 year age statement until late 2013; today it is sold without one. Bottled at 93.7 proof.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Caramel, vanilla, baking spice and sweet toasted oak.
- Palate: Full and lively, with rye pepper, sweet corn, toffee and a little orange peel.
- Finish: Medium to long, warming, with caramel and dry oak spice.
Serving & Food
Neat in a Glencairn or over one large cube; a splash of water softens the spice. It makes a firm Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Good with barbecue pork ribs, char siu or a slice of pecan pie.
How to Enjoy
An everyday bottle for drinkers who prefer rye spice to sweetness.
Product Details
Producer: Barton 1792 Distillery (Sazerac Company)
Expression: 1792 Small Batch
Style: Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey
Recipe Style: High-rye bourbon
Region: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Age: No age statement
ABV: 46.85%
Proof: 93.7
Volume: 750mL
About the Distillery
Barton 1792 Distillery was founded in 1879 and is the oldest distillery still fully operating in Bardstown, Kentucky. The site covers 196 acres, with 29 barrel warehouses and the Tom Moore Spring, whose limestone water is still used in production. The distillery and the 1792 brand have belonged to the Sazerac Company since 2009, and the name marks the year Kentucky joined the Union.