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1792 Small Batch vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
1792 Small Batch and Blanton’s Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$80 – $150).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$85 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 1792 Small Batch and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).