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1792 Small Batch vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 1792 Small Batch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).