Compare
1792 Small Batch vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +37 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$108 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 1792 Small Batch and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).