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1792 Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Jack Daniel’s Bonded and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$30 – $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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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).