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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs 1792 Small Batch
W.L. Weller Full Proof and 1792 Small Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$26 – $34 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry 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 without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).