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1792 Small Batch vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Put 1792 Small Batch next to Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +7 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$13 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).