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1792 Small Batch vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Old Grand-Dad Bonded are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (93.7 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$24 – $30 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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1792 Small Batch
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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 Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).