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1792 Small Batch vs Four Roses Small Batch
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Four Roses Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (93.7 vs. 90) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +4 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$5 less | ~$32 – $38 |
- 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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Four Roses Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/7 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Four Roses Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).