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1792 Small Batch vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +4 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).