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1792 Small Batch vs Stellum Bourbon
1792 Small Batch and Stellum Bourbon 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 | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).