1792 Bourbon Single Barrel
Overall Score: 6/10
Overall Value: 2.5/5
Distillery: Barton 1792 Distillery
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Sazerac Company Inc.
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 98.6
Age: NAS
Mashbill: Marketed as high rye
Color: Golden Corn
MSRP: $40 (2025)
The Barrel Bros’ Review
1792 Single Barrel Bourbon sets itself apart from the batched Small Batch with high expectations—but our review finds it falls a little short of the mark. The nose opens fruity and unique, like a grape Tootsie Roll Pop or red fruit with hints of Krispy Kreme donut and light oak. It leans sweet, with a touch of grainy character, almost like hay or raw dough.
The palate has a pleasantly oily and viscous mouthfeel that feels richer than expected at this proof. However, the flavors come across as basic and somewhat youthful. There’s a touch of orange and cherry at first, but they give way to dry vanilla wafer, light oak, and a hint of charred grain. The fruitiness from the nose fades, revealing a noticeable youthful alcohol bite over multiple sips.
The finish is short and unremarkable. A bit of oak lingers with a drying sensation and a rough edge that doesn’t quite deliver the satisfying closure you'd hope for. It’s drinkable and approachable, but doesn’t offer much complexity or depth.
As big fans of 1792 Small Batch, the Single Barrel expression sounded promising—but this particular barrel didn’t impress. While the profile is fruity and somewhat unique, the youthful notes and lackluster finish hold it back. At its $40 MSRP, it’s an okay addition if you're curious, but unless you find it on sale at a good price, it’s probably not worth rushing to add to your shelf.
If you’re looking for specific notes from our Barrel Bros, read their individual reviews below!
Individual Reviews
The Rye Guy Says
Score: 6.5/10
Value: 3/5
THE NOSE:
It smells like a grape tootsie roll sucker, with just enough of an oak profile to remind me of the sucker stick.
Definitely on the fruity side and just slightly on the sweet side.
THE TASTE:
The mouthfeel is very oily and viscous for the proof point. The flavor shifts away from the fruitiness of the nose and I get more light oak on the palate and dry vanilla wafer.
What fruitiness remains gives hints of orange and cherry.
The youthyness begins to show after multiple sips as some burny alcohol notes emerge.
THE FINISH:
The finish is really pretty non-existent. It's not unpleasant, mostly just a continuation of the palate.
The oak starts to become more noticeable.
BUY OR PASS?
Unfortunately, I prefer this batched. The regular 1792 is so solid, and while it would normally be exciting to have a single barrel option it just isn’t as good.
The fruity profile is there but its undermined by a bit of oak and a more youthy nature. But its also so light that its very drinkable.
The Hunter Says
Score: 5.5/10
Value: 2/5
THE NOSE:
It’s similar to 1792 Small Batch but leans more grainy—almost like hay, but not as dry.
There’s some red fruit and grape in there, and it even reminds me of a Krispy Kreme donut, just without as much frosting.
A nice touch of oak adds some balance.
THE TASTE:
Light in the mouth, but unfortunately, it drinks pretty basic with a bit of youthful harshness.
I’m not sure if the batching process in Small Batch helps smooth things out, but as a big 1792 fan, this one is a letdown.
It has this charred grain note that just doesn’t hit right.
THE FINISH:
The alcohol bite and that youthful edge linger, and not in a good way.
It dries out the palate more than I’d like, leaving a rough aftertaste.
BUY OR PASS?
I love 1792 Small Batch as a daily sipper, so I was excited about a single barrel version. But this one just doesn’t deliver.
Maybe it’s just this barrel, but all I’m getting is harshness without much reward. Not one I’d rush to grab again.
