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1792 Small Batch vs George T. Stagg
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and George T. Stagg reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +49 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$445 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 1792 Small Batch and George T. Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (George T. Stagg).