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1792 Small Batch vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$28 – $35 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/8 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).