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1792 Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
1792 Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$55 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- 1792 Small Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).