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1792 Small Batch vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 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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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).