1792 High Rye Bourbon Review

It’s hard to know exactly what Barton means by “high rye” because they don’t disclose their mash bills (lame) but one thing is for sure: the 1792 High Rye Bourbon is indeed a bolder spicier whiskey than the original 1792 Small Batch Bourbon. Now I just need to try their bonded release and I’ll complete the lineup… which seems to be the theme this week.

1792 High Rye Bourbon

The other themes for this week would be spice and rye. It’s fun to focus in on a single grain and see what happens in to its influence in different mash bills, location, styles and applications. To really hone in on that singular grain presence, this time in an elevated position inside this whiskey. Now on to the bourbon review.

1792 High Rye Bourbon Review: Details and Tasting Notes

In 1792’s Words:

Bourbon by law must be made using a mash bill of at least 51% corn. Traditionally, bourbons use rye as the secondary grain in the mash bill. This signature recipe for 1792 High Rye Bourbon uses a much higher percentage of rye as the secondary grain than most bourbons do, creating a robust and full flavor.

Bourbon - 1792 Details (price, mash bill, cask type, ABV, etc.)

Details (price, mash bill, cask type, ABV, etc.)

Region: Kentucky, USA

Distiller: Barton 1792 Distillery
Mash Bill: Corn (at least 51%), Rye, Malted Barley
Cask: New Charred Oak
Age: NAS (4+ years)
ABV: 46.85%

Price: $40

Tasting Notes

EYE
Caramel

NOSE
Intense dried dark fruit, oak, vanilla, nutmeg, char, toffee and some orange zest with a bit of fresh pastries.

PALATE
Caramel corn, nutmeg, vanilla, oak, cocoa, dried dark fruit, dried corn and some clove and anise.

FINISH
Long -> Spice, oak, dark fruit, dried corn and spearmint.

BALANCE, BODY & FEEL
Good balance, full body and a softly spicy feel.

This Bourbon holds a wonderful balance between sweetness and spice; a good whiskey experience.

1792 High Rye Bourbon Review: Overall and Score

This whiskey sets my mouth a movin’. Aroma is deep, dark and fruity with a fresh buttery essence like fresh croissants; Palate builds on that and adds more oak and darkly sweet profiles; Finish fades out at even paces of sweet and spicy.

The 1792 High Rye Bourbon is good stuff, I’d like to have more of this in the bunker. It’s a good whiskey that’s fun to drink neat and I can see being an excellent cocktail whiskey. Now, if only we can get this one at full proof…

SCORE: 88/100 (B+)

1792 High Rye Bourbon Review