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1792 Small Batch vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$25 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).