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1792 Small Batch vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$115 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 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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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).