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1792 Small Batch vs Penelope Toasted Series
1792 Small Batch and Penelope Toasted Series are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$55 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 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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Penelope Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).