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1792 Small Batch vs Baker’s 7 Year
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Baker’s 7 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$33 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).