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1792 Small Batch vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
1792 Small Batch and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$55 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$28 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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 Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).