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1792 Small Batch vs Stagg
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Stagg and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$65 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 1792 Small Batch and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat (Stagg).