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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs 1792 Small Batch
Barrell Foundation Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $60 vs. ~$26 – $34).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$26 – $34 ~$25 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/7 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 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.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).