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1792 Small Batch vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$48 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- 1792 Small Batch does 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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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).