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New Riff Single Barrel vs 1792 Small Batch
On paper New Riff Single Barrel and 1792 Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$26 – $34) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Single Barrel | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) +11 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$26 – $34 ~$33 less |
- 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
New Riff Single Barrel
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 4/6 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
- 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 New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top with 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, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).