1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Product Description

1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon: The High-Rye Bourbon Named for the Year Kentucky Became a State

Kentucky became a state in 1792, and this bourbon carries the date. 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the flagship of the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, founded in 1879 and the oldest fully operating distillery in town. It’s built on a high-rye mash bill (undisclosed, believed to be 15 to 25% rye) and blended from select barrels chosen by the master distiller, then bottled at 93.7 proof (46.85% ABV), a little stronger than most everyday bourbons, so the flavor carries.

The rye shows up as spice. Reviewers describe clove, nutmeg, and mint, with toasted oak, caramel, milk chocolate, vanilla, dried orange peel, and brandied cherry on the nose, a palate of pepper, clove, and oak, and a dry, lingering finish. The brand describes it as bold and brash yet smooth and balanced. At around $30, it’s a long-time benchmark for what a higher-proof, high-rye bourbon should offer at the price. It’s good neat or over ice, and strong enough to hold up in an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, or a Mint Julep. It’s a bottle for people who like their bourbon with spice, and a good-value gift for a bourbon drinker. It carries no age statement, and it used to be an 8-year-old before Barton dropped the age in 2013.

About the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon; high-rye mash bill (undisclosed); no age statement
• 93.7 proof (46.85% ABV)
• Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)
• 1792; 750ml

Tasting Notes

From the brand and reviewer notes.

Nose: Rye spice, clove, nutmeg, and mint, with toasted oak, caramel, vanilla, and dried orange peel.

Palate: Pepper, clove, and toasted oak, with butterscotch and caramel.

Finish: Dry and lingering, with spice and oak.

Food Pairings

The rye spice pairs well with barbecue, grilled pork, and smoked brisket. It also goes with sharp cheddar, dark chocolate, and pecan pie.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat or over ice, or use it in an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, or a Mint Julep, where the high-rye spice stands up to the sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 93.7 proof (46.85% ABV).

What does high-rye mean? The mash bill uses more rye than a standard bourbon, so it’s spicier.

How old is it? It has no age statement; reviewers estimate about 4 to 6 years.

Who makes it? Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Why “1792”? It’s the year Kentucky became a state.

Is it good in cocktails? Yes, in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Mint Julep.

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Browse our Bourbon collection, or see the 1792 Full Proof and 1792 Port Finish.

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