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1792 Small Batch vs Praedictum 15 Year
1792 Small Batch and Praedictum 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$445 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 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.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
- Go with Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).