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1792 Small Batch vs Angel’s Envy
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Angel’s Envy reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Angel’s Envy |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +7 proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Angel’s Envy do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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Angel’s Envy
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Angel’s Envy
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy).