1792 Bottled-in-Bond
Overall Score: 7.5/10
Overall Value: 5/5
Distillery: Barton 1792 Distillery
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Sazerac Company Inc.
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 100
Age: NAS (4 Year Minimum)
Mashbill: Marketed as high rye
Color: Rose Gold
MSRP: $40 (2024)
The Barrel Bros’ Review
The nose of 1792 Bottled-in-Bond is a delightful mix of sweet red fruits — specifically cherry and strawberry — and nostalgic candy like Fun Dip and Pixy Stix. There are also notes of sweet red apple, orange peel, and raisins, accompanied by a surprising, and delightful hint of Eggo waffle. Strong oak notes come through, adding a robust depth to the light and refreshing profile.
On the palate, this bourbon is all-around delicious with a rich, buttery mouthfeel. The flavors carry over from the nose, featuring raisins, honey graham crackers, and a touch of pancake batter. The red apple profile persists, enhanced by a vanilla bean ice cream flavor, almost reaching a cobbler flavor.
The finish is long and sweet, with raisin notes evolving into a grape wine flavor. A graham cracker flavor continues from the palate, while oak becomes more pronounced with each sip. The finish is full-bodied and lasting.
Priced at its $40 MSRP, 1792 Bottled in Bond is an excellent bourbon, offering a complex and enjoyable experience at 100 proof. It’s more nuanced than 1792 Small Batch and this specific store pick shines with its nostalgic sweetness and rich flavors, making it a solid choice for both casual sipping and special occasions.
While not overly complex, it’s a pleasant pour with zero harshness, perfect for those looking for a reliable bottled-in-bond option, especially if found on sale.
If you’re looking for specific notes from our Barrel Bros, read their individual reviews below!
Individual Reviews
The Rye Guy Says
Score: 7.5/10
Value: 5/5
THE NOSE:
The first note was a sweet red apple that develops into a dark savory three musketeers center.
Surprisingly, I also got a bit of nuttiness, reminding me of peanuts.
The fruitiness returned at the end but more citrus in nature, with hints of orange.
THE TASTE:
The first thing I noticed was the buttery mouthfeel, which was very pleasant.
The red apple profile is still present, but it was accompanied by a richness that reminded me of vanilla bean ice cream.
It bordered on a cobbler flavor, but before it got to that buttery crust profile it turned more grain-like.
THE FINISH:
Most notably I got a graham cracker flavor continuing from the final notes of the palate.
The oak flavor does show up and starts to take over most of the flavor of the finish after additional sips.
The finish itself is very full-bodied and lasts a pronounced amount of time.
BUY OR PASS?
I was really expecting the Bottled in Bond to be noticeably better than 1792 Small Batch, since that is how I regarded it in my mind before our review.
However, while it is certainly a very good bourbon I’m not sure if the overall experience is actually better, more so than different. This bottle is certainly more complex and develops into additional flavor profiles that the regular small batch does not.
Additionally, it is very solid across the board. In summary, it is more nuanced and demands a bit more attention from the drinker, whereas the small batch is simplistic but goes down easy.
The Hunter Says
Score: 7.5/10
Value: 5/5
THE NOSE:
It's a delightful mix of sweet red fruits like cherry and strawberry. It takes me back to the days of fun dip candy and pixy sticks.
Eventually, some strong oak notes come through, which can be a bit much for me, but overall, the aroma remains light and refreshing.
You'll also catch hints of orange peel, raisins, and even a surprising whiff of Eggo waffle.
THE TASTE:
It's all-around delicious.
The raisin flavor from the nose carries through, complemented by honey graham cracker and maybe even a touch of pancake batter.
It's like breakfast in a glass!
THE FINISH:
Long and sweet, with those raisin notes turning more into a grape wine flavor.
It also brings to mind raisin bread and even the delightful crumbs from a pan of brownies.
BUY OR PASS?
1792 Bottled in Bond is an excellent pour. It's not overly complex, but it does a lot for a 100-proof, bottled-in-bond offering.
There's zero harshness, making it a pleasant experience all around. Cheers to that!
