} 1792 Small Batch is Bartonâs flagship product, released year round and easily accessible. Both labels require a minimum age of 4 years, and while the Bottled In Bond must be the product of one distillation season we canât say with certainty Small Batch isnât. Along with it’s standard Small Batch and Single Barrel, the 1792 label now has “High Rye”, “Sweet Wheat”, “Port Finish” and “Full Proof” editions, alongside this new bottled in bond bourbon which is slated to be an annual Fall release going forward. The mash bill for this release is not disclosed but it is described as a high rye bourbon, which is believed to be in the 15-25% range. 1792 Bottled In Bond will be released annually in the fall, beginning with 2017. I’d be happy having any of those three on my shelf at any given time for when I get the itch for a nice savory sipping bourbon. window.mc4wp = { Van Winkle Bourbon 2020 Annual Release Coming Soon, WOODFORD RESERVE LAUNCHES BACCARAT EDITION, Evan Williams Unveils New Packaging for the Bourbon Franchise, Heaven Hill Distillery Launches Season Two of “Tales from the Hill” Podcast, BHAKTA 50: The Armagnac secret that Whiskey drinkers need to know about, Elijah Craig Barrel Batch B516 Proof 139.4, Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch (2019 Release), Old Fitzgerald Bottled-In-Bond: 15 Year (Fall 2019). if (!window.mc4wp) { The finish is medium-long and characterized by the same caramel/vanilla/spice profile that is present throughout the sip. The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Sazerac / Barton 1792. */. There is also no age statement on this bottle but since it is bottled in bond we know it is at least 4 years old. Carrying on that custom, this well-aged whiskey from barrels all filled during the same season was packaged at precisely 100 proof for an intense taste and waiting completion – a demonstration of the Bottled-in-Bond Act built up finished a century prior. }); To draw a comparison to 1792 Bottled in Bond, you donât need to look very far. It also wouldnât be unreasonable to assume Bottled In Bond is more carefully curated as barrels from a single distillation season are more carefully selected prior to batching. The medium-length finish puts a cap on a very uniform profile from start to finish. Considering the additional premium, the fact that the Bottled in Bond Act called for additional product disclosure, and the fact that this will be released each year, it would be nice to know a little more about what exactly is inside the bottle so that bourbon geeks like me can more fully get behind this product. My best guess is that this is most likely released in the 4-5 year old range, however we donât know for sure. Once again, there is not alot of depth and complexity here, but the flavors that are present balance nicely. In fact, Barton makes two very similar products - 1792 Small Batch and Very Old Barton Bottled In Bond. Despite playing second fiddle to Buffalo Trace in modern day notoriety and picturesque-ity, Barton is no small operation. Nose: Fairly subdued and sleepy, at least initially. Also made at Heaven Hill, Henry McKenna 10 year old went from sleeper to spotlight after receiving heightened attention in 2019. If you're not old enough to drink, then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon. But then again, these are just assumptions. Luke has an unwavering love for bourbon and rye whiskey.
To compare, I lined up all three and tasted them. The bourbon in review is from the fall 2017 release. })(); This is a widget panel. Barton also released a one-time 225th Anniversary Bourbon last year to commemorate the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s 225th anniversary. Falling in line behind these are rye spices (clove, allspice), pipe tobacco, and hints of praline and leather. The rye spice and seasoned oak present themselves most prominently, overtaking the sweeter notes, which ultimately makes for a characteristically spicy sip. You can follow Luke's personal bourbon blog at www.capitalcitybourbon.com or on Instagram @capitalcitybourbon. (Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass) Color Itâs great to see them releasing a new Bottled in Bond bourbon, but considering itâs so similar to their existing products, and at a much higher price by comparison, itâs easy to dismiss it. event : event, listeners: [], The sip ends nicely with rye spice and seasoned oak dominating the start of the finish. The Very Old Barton was the most potent and also most rough around the edges, but with that it also demonstrated the most character. The nose is relatively light and simple but it is nicely balanced and pleasant overall. Released: One batch will be released each fall, beginning in 2017, Mashbill: Undisclosed (Marketed as âHigh rye,â and believed to be 15-25% rye). However, this expression is not particularly complex and the flavors are really lacking in terms of depth. 1792 Bottled in Bond is balanced and rich with the perfect about of heft to deliver the flavor. At more than double the price of Very Old Barton Bottled In Bond and a 45% premium over 1792 Small Batch, you could easily argue 1792 Bottled In Bond is a terrible value. However, outside of that comparison I canât ignore the fact that Barton is introducing a new Bottled in Bond bourbon to the market and charging $36 for it - not necessarily a steal but really not a deal breaking price tag as far as Iâm concerned. In fact, Barton makes two very similar products - 1792 Small Batch and Very Old Barton Bottled In Bond.
Palate: The arrival is silky and medium-bodied with vanilla and rye spice leading the way, before a bold barrage of allspice, hazelnuts, caramel cream, and oak take over. Finish: Equal parts sweet and dry, with the rye spice and oak being most prominent alongside a touch of sweet caramel. Most notably, the three were only marginally different, and I think all things considered it would come down to merely personal preference in deciding which was the favorite. Buying Recommendation: Must Try!
In many ways I would agree with that. For what it’s worth, these 100(ish) proof spice-laden bourbons also make tremendous Old Fashioned’s. Their most recent release is 1792 Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Must Try! (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='BIRTHDAY';ftypes[3]='birthday';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Wheater Showdown: Weller 12 Year VS. Van Winkle Lot B 12 Year, © 2018 WBSE - Division of Whiskey Bourbon Scotch Enthusiasts LLC, WhistlePig Single Barrel Rye – WBSE & Freeland Spirits Pick, Westland Sherry Wood American Single Malt, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof – WBSE Pick, Son’s of Liberty Spirits Company Distillery Visit, Chris Morris – Author of Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked, Great Whiskey, Better Moments: WBSE Kentucky Round Up 2018, New Whiskey Watch: Old Forester Kentucky Straight Rye, New Bourbon Alert: Booker’s 30th Anniversary, The product of one distillation season, per bottled in bond regulations, Undisclosed mash bill likely around 75% corn and 15% rye. To be labelled Bottled in Bond, the whiskey must be the product of one distillation season and one distiller at a single distillery, aged in a federally bonded warehouse under U.S. government supervision for at least four years, and it must be bottled at exactly 100 proof. } While the standard bourbon mash bill that Barton uses is only officially advertised as being higher in rye content, reputable sources put the mash at 15% rye for the standard bourbon. Due to its lower proof 1792 Small Batch was the least potent, but not by much. Has the right amount of alcohol heft to really carry the flavor. This is a really solid bourbon that admirably competes in its price range with the likes of Four Roses Single Barrel and Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit for the more spice-forward bourbon slot in your cabinet. /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. The distilling building itself is tall and brooding, with its weather-worn brick exterior reminding one more of a 19th century industrial factory than anything else.