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1792 Small Batch vs Jim Beam Black
1792 Small Batch and Jim Beam Black are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (93.7 vs. 86).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +8 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$22 – $28 ~$5 less |
- 1792 Small Batch and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).