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1792 Small Batch vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 ~$15 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- 1792 Small Batch and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).