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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 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
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).