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1792 Small Batch vs Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 120 proof (60% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve).