1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Detailed Description

1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, is named after the year that Kentucky achieved statehood in the United States. After distillation, the bourbon is aged in new, American oak casks for a minimum of eight years in Warehouse Z on the distillery’s estate in Bardstown, Kentucky. Warehouse Z is situated on the edge of a bluff and as a result, enjoys the intense heat and humidity that are ideal for maturing whiskey. “When it comes to barrel aging,” says Ken Pierce, Barton 1792’s master distiller, “it’s just like real estate — location, location, location. That’s why 1792 ages in Warehouse Z up there on the bluff.” In addition, during the maturation process, Pierce samples each cask of bourbon as it rests to determine when the bourbon has reached its peak of maturity. “Quality in, quality out,” says Pierce, who has over two decades of experience at the distillery.

1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried oak, maple syrup, burnt sugar and a whiff of nutmeg.

Palate: Strong and full of flavor, this bold bourbon boasts an incredible deep and smoky taste, superbly balanced with sweet vanilla and notes of caramel.

Finish: Lasting warmth of cinnamon and flaky pastry.

Distillery Information

Barton 1792 Distillery was established in 1879 and denys today as the oldest fully-operating Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Situated in heart of bourbon country on 196 acres, the Distillery boasts 29 barrel aging warehouses, 22 other buildings including an impressive still house, and the legendary Tom Moore Spring.