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Four Roses Bourbon vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Four Roses Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (80 vs. 93.7).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$5 less | ~$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
Four Roses Bourbon
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).