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1792 Small Batch vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Elijah Craig Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$28 – $35 |
- 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).