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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$26 – $34 ~$63 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).