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1792 Small Batch vs Rowan's Creek
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Rowan's Creek and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$15 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).