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1792 Small Batch vs Redemption Bourbon
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Redemption Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (93.7 vs. 84) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).