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Stellum Bourbon vs 1792 Small Batch
Stellum Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 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 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$26 – $34 ~$20 less |
- Stellum Bourbon and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).