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1792 Small Batch vs Old Forester Statesman
1792 Small Batch and Old Forester Statesman are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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 Statesman
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).