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1792 Small Batch vs Woodford Reserve
On paper 1792 Small Batch and Woodford Reserve are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$26 – $34 vs. ~$35 – $42) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$9 less | ~$35 – $42 |
- 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.
Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/6 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).