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1792 Small Batch vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Michter's US*1 Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +2 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
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 Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).