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1792 Small Batch vs New Riff Single Barrel
On paper 1792 Small Batch and New Riff Single Barrel are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$33 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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New Riff Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
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 New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).