Overview
1792 Bourbon is the flagship Kentucky straight bourbon brand from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is the best-known premium label associated with the distillery and serves as the public face of Barton’s modern bourbon identity.
The brand is known for 1792 Small Batch as well as a range of proofed, age-stated, single barrel, and limited expressions. It gives bourbon drinkers a more premium look at Barton’s house style while remaining more widely visible than many smaller Barton-associated labels.
Brand History
The 1792 name references the year Kentucky became a state. Barton 1792 Distillery itself traces its Bardstown roots to the nineteenth century and is promoted by the brand as the oldest fully operating distillery in Bardstown.
1792 has grown from a single premium small batch bourbon into a broader family of releases that includes Full Proof, Bottled in Bond, Single Barrel, Sweet Wheat, Aged Twelve Years, and other expressions. The brand has also earned high-profile awards, which helped raise its visibility among bourbon drinkers.
Who Owns the Brand?
1792 Bourbon is owned by Sazerac Company as part of the Barton 1792 Distillery portfolio.
Producing Distillery
1792 Bourbon is produced at Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Core Products
Major expressions include 1792 Small Batch, 1792 Full Proof, 1792 Bottled in Bond, 1792 Single Barrel, 1792 Sweet Wheat, 1792 Aged Twelve Years, and 1792 High Rye. Availability varies by expression and market.
Limited Releases
Limited and allocated 1792 releases include Sweet Wheat, Aged Twelve Years, certain Single Barrel selections, and market-specific special releases. Release frequency and availability can vary.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
1792 is Kentucky straight bourbon. Public materials emphasize a bold high-rye bourbon style, but exact mash bill percentages should be verified through current official disclosures before publication at the bottle level.
Availability
1792 Small Batch is generally the easiest expression to find. Full Proof, Bottled in Bond, Single Barrel, Sweet Wheat, and age-stated releases can be more limited depending on market and retailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes 1792 Bourbon?
1792 Bourbon is made at Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Who owns 1792 Bourbon?
Sazerac Company owns 1792 Bourbon.
What is the flagship 1792 bottle?
1792 Small Batch is the flagship expression.
Is 1792 Bourbon allocated?
Some expressions are limited or allocated, while Small Batch is usually more broadly available.