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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs 1792 Small Batch
On paper Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and 1792 Small Batch are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (110 vs. 93.7) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +16 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$26 – $34 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).