1792 Sweet Wheat 750ML

The Elusive, Velvet Wheated Treasure of Bardstown

Step into the highly coveted, exceptionally soft realm of elite wheated spirits with 1792 Sweet Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. While the flagship Small Batch and heavy Full Proof expressions from the Barton 1792 Distillery are celebrated for their sharp, high-rye spice character, this limited-edition release tells a completely different story.

Instead of using spicy rye grain as the secondary component, the distillers replace it with soft, delicate winter wheat. The result is an incredibly smooth, velvety expression that stands as Barton’s answer to legendary luxury wheated bourbons. Because it is released in strictly allocated, small-batch runs, Sweet Wheat has become a highly sought-after prize for serious whiskey collectors, hunting enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience a remarkably smooth dessert-style bourbon.

The defining structural appeal of 1792 Sweet Wheat relies on its precise grain geometry and patient, balanced cellaring. The mash bill anchors a high volume of local midwestern corn, beautifully rounded out by a heavy ratio of soft red winter wheat and malted barley.

After careful double-distillation in copper column and pot stills, the fresh spirit is tucked away to rest for multiple years inside charred new American white oak barrels. Barton’s team keeps a close eye on these specific barrels inside their historic, metal-clad rickhouses, ensuring the oak imparts rich wood sugars without overwhelming the wheat's delicate, gentle texture.

The barrels are ultimately married and cut with limestone-filtered Kentucky spring water to an incredibly approachable 91.2 Proof (45.6% ABV)—a deliberate calibration that perfectly showcases the spirit's smooth, pillowy profile while preserving its layered pastry flavors.

Taste Profile & Connoisseur Service

• The Profile: A gorgeous, brilliant light amber and rich honey-gold color in the glass with long, thick, and slow-moving legs. It commands a beautifully integrated, medium body on the palate, presenting a soft, pillowy texture that rolls across the tongue completely free of harsh heat.

• Flavor Highlights: An inviting, perfume-forward nose opens immediately with expressive aromas of sweet vanilla cream, fresh honey, and soft baking spices, beautifully balanced by background layers of dried apricots, dynamic caramel corn, and a delicate touch of toasted oak wood. The palate entry is deeply concentrated yet gentle, flooding the mouth with layers of brown sugar, vanilla bean, and praline before resolving into a soft hint of cinnamon pastry.

• The Finish: Moderate to long, exceptionally clean, and satisfyingly smooth, resolving with a lip-smacking trail of soft oak sugars, sweet dried fruit, and a lingering, gentle warmth.

• How to Enjoy: Because of its delicate, soft architecture and accessible 91.2 proof, this allocated bourbon functions as an elite standalone neat pour. Serve it inside a standard Glencairn or tulip glass at room temperature to allow its sweet pastry aromatics room to bloom. Adding a single large, clear ice rock can be used to pull out hidden vanilla and caramel cream details.

• In Craft Mixology: While highly treasured as a neat sipper, Sweet Wheat functions beautifully as a top-shelf anchor for elegant cocktails that prioritize smoothness over aggressive spice. Stir it with premium sweet vermouth and orange bitters to build an incredibly smooth Wheated Manhattan, or mix it with demerara syrup and a wide orange peel for a luxurious, dessert-forward Old Fashioned.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle (Distinctive, low-slung custom luxury decanter blueprint)

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

• Spirit Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Mash Bill Engine: Premium Wheated Bourbon Formulation (Rye-Free Secondary Grain)

• Allocation Status: Limited Edition / Annual Small Batch Release

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 45.6% (Signature 91.2 Proof)

Pillowy vanilla cream wrapped in a rare, limited-edition decanter. By pairing a premium wheated mash bill with careful barrel selection and a signature 91.2 proof calibration, 1792 Sweet Wheat Bourbon over-delivers an incredibly smooth tasting experience—serving as an exceptional crown jewel for allocated whiskey flights, a magnificent milestone gift for serious collectors, or a proud, top-shelf addition to your home bar cart.