1792 Full Proof Bourbon 750ML

The High-Proof, Award-Winning Titan of Bardstown

Step up to a truly uncompromising masterpiece of the Bluegrass State with 1792 Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Named in honor of the historic year Kentucky officially achieved American statehood, the 1792 portfolio is distilled at the legendary Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown—the absolute capital of the bourbon world.

While the standard Small Batch release targets an approachable, smooth everyday profile, the Full Proof expression shifts into overdrive. It bypasses typical heavy dilution to capture the exact intensity the liquid held when it was dumped from the barrel. Having secured monumental accolades—including World Whisky of the Year honors—this expression stands as an uncompromised powerhouse custom-engineered for whiskey connoisseurs, serious collectors, and lovers of big, high-proof spirits.

The defining operational triumph of 1792 Full Proof lies in its precise barrel-entry and bottling equilibrium. Barton 1792 utilizes a proprietary high-rye mash bill that balances sweet corn with a heavy dose of peppery grain spice. The liquid enters the new, charred American white oak barrels at exactly 125 proof.

During years of resting across the distillery's iconic metal-clad rickhouses, the alcohol content fluctuates as the liquid breathes through the wood. When the barrels are fully matured and dumped, rather than dropping the proof down to 90 or 93 like standard labels, the master blenders filter the whiskey and chill-proof it right back to its original 125 Proof (62.5% ABV). This locks in the massive barrel oils and rich wood sugars that standard dilution completely strips away.

Taste Profile & Connoisseur Service

• The Profile: A gorgeous, deeply saturated dark copper and polished mahogany color in the glass with thick, exceptionally slow-dropping legs. It commands a heavy, full-bodied presence on the palate, presenting a velvety, mouth-coating oiliness that handles its high proof with spectacular grace.

• Flavor Highlights: An intense, perfume-forward nose explodes with aromas of rich butterscotch, charred vanilla bean, and sweet caramel, beautifully underscored by sophisticated background layers of dark plum fruit, black pepper spice, and seasoned oak wood. The palate entry is deeply concentrated, flooding the mouth with bold notes of cinnamon candy, dark chocolate chunks, and toasted almonds before giving way to a robust rye punch.

• The Finish: Prodigiously long, intensely warm, and satisfyingly structured, resolving with a lip-smacking trail of dynamic baking spices, sweet pipe tobacco, and a lingering trace of oak-sugar char.

• How to Enjoy: Given its muscular 125-proof framework, this bourbon is built for deliberate sipping. Pour it neat into a neat glass or standard Glencairn to explore its untamed character. Adding just a few drops of pure water opens up the chemistry beautifully, instantly taming the initial heat to release hidden layers of sweet vanilla and cream. It is equally phenomenal poured over a single large, clear ice rock.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle (Distinctive Wide Decanter Blueprint)

• Origin: Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky, USA

• Spirit Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Mash Bill Engine: High-Rye Bourbon Formulation

• Bottling Methodology: Barrel-Entry Level Matching (Original 125 Proof Profile)

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 62.5% (Authentic 125 Proof)

Uncut barrel intensity backed by a world-class high-rye spine. By pairing a spicy high-rye mash bill with their precise 125-proof barrel-entry matching system and patient oak aging, 1792 Full Proof over-delivers a monumental tasting experience—serving as the ultimate centerpiece for high-end whiskey flights, an exceptional milestone gift, or a proud anchor for your top-shelf home bar cart.