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1792 Small Batch vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$50 – $62).
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +3 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$26 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).