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1792 Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$70 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).