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1792 Small Batch vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$12 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- 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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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).