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Bulleit Bourbon vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (90 vs. 93.7).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$26 – $34 |
- 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).