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Yellowstone Select vs 1792 Small Batch
Comparing Yellowstone Select and 1792 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$26 – $34 ~$15 less |
- Yellowstone Select and 1792 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
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1792 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).