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1792 Small Batch vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$55 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).