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1792 Small Batch vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$40 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
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 Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).