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1792 Small Batch vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$63 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).