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1792 Small Batch vs Wild Turkey 101
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Wild Turkey 101 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (93.7 vs. 101) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$25 – $30 |
- 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
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Wild Turkey 101
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/8 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
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 Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).