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1792 Small Batch vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$60 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).