1792 Small Batch

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A high-rye bourbon from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Named for 1792, the year Kentucky became a state, it's caramel and vanilla with a spicy edge.

Details

Brand	1792
Distillery	Barton 1792 Distillery
Origin	USA / Kentucky
Style	Bourbon
Age	NAS
ABV	46.85%
Cask	New oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Sweet caramel, vanilla and oak, with rye spice and cinnamon.
Palate: Caramel and butterscotch sweetness with peppery rye spice and dried fruit.
Finish: Medium length, with spice and oak.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

On the rocks
Highball
Cocktails

The rye spice keeps it from going flat on the rocks or in a highball. It also makes a good base for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.

Food pairing

BBQ chicken, pork ribs, Cheddar, and caramel desserts.

Background & production

Made at Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, established in 1879 and owned by the Sazerac Company since 2009.

The name marks 1792, the year Kentucky became a state. It launched in 2002 as 1792 Ridgewood Reserve, became 1792 Ridgemont Reserve and is now 1792 Small Batch; an 8-year age statement was dropped in 2013.

Made to a 'high rye' mash bill from a marriage of selected barrels, it is bottled at 46.85% (93.7 proof).