"Less of a whisky and more of a life experience... Complex and perfectly assembled..." 96.5 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2025/2026

The full proof, cask strength version of the 1792 bourbon produced at the Barton 1792 distillery in Kentucky has been one of the most sought-after Bourbons of the last few years. Not only awarded World's Best Whisky in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020, the quality was previously affirmed at the World Whisky Awards in 2018 where it was voted World's Best Bourbon.

Scoring an impressive 97.5 points out of 100, Murray applauded the 62.5% ABV expression for being “melodious, mysterious and slightly exotic” with a nose of “near-perfect proportions” and an “unfaltering” finish. He added “For the 1792 Distillery to win World Whisky of the Year is extraordinary because when I first went there some 25 years ago, the then-owners had no interest in high-end whiskey... The oldest they produced was a six-year-old which I thought was one of the most complex on the market but still undercooked. I implored them then to bring out something much older. It is wonderful that my gut instinct of 25 years ago has been vindicated under the ownership of Sazerac, who have turned a potentially great distillery into something truly magnificent."

The whiskey comes non-chill filtered - instead filtered through the lesser plate and frame method to keep the roundness of the spirit.
The Barton distillery, now known as Barton 1792, was established in 1879 and is the oldest fully-operating distillery in Kentucky. The 1792 moniker for their pride and joy bourbon comes from when the Commonwealth of Kentucky joined the union and brought with them their distilling techniques and environment.

Other reviews... 2016 bottling] No age statement on the label, but aged for 8 1/2 years. Bottled at the same ABV as its entry proof into the barrel. Lush and mouth-coating. A pleasingly sweet bourbon, with caramel, nougat, and chewy toffee, mixed with ripe orchard fruit, golden raisin, and creamy vanilla. Soothing finish. A wonderful way to end a meal. (With a cigar, perhaps?) This is a beautiful bourbon and a great value given its quality, ABV, and price. 92 points - whiskyadvocate.com

"We’ve had our reservation regarding 1792 Full Proof in the past. Past versions encapsulated and arguably doubled down on the bourbon’s classic and unexciting nature - even to its detriment. Yet, no bourbon is ever set in stone, and the latest batch of 1792 Full Proof is a perfect example of this. While still classic at heart, the palate's fullness of flavor, a thicker mouthfeel, and an overall renewed spirit have transformed the bourbon into an almost new bourbon altogether, and one - especially regarding 1792 bourbon - that’s exciting to drink. It’s a remarkable transformation and is exactly why you should never count a bourbon out and be willing to revisit bourbons over time." - breakingbourbon.com

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