Description

1792 Full Proof

Bourbon insiders have long acknowledged that full proof bourbon has a distinguished and rich flavor. This bourbon underwent a distinct filtering process,forgoing the typical chill filtration and passing only through a plate and frame filter. This allowed the bourbon to maintain a robust proof for bottling, as well as a full, rich and bold flavor. Bottled at its original 125 barrel entry proof, just as it was years ago when the barrels were first filled. 1792 Full Proof Bourbon is exceptionally distinct.

This is the fourth new brand extension in the 1792 portfolio, along with Sweet Wheat, Port Finish, and Single Barrel. Described by Barton as a “high rye” bourbon, the bourbon used in this bottling skipped the traditional chill filtering that Barton normally uses, and instead was only passed through a plate and frame filter. This bourbon’s name is derived from the fact that it’s been bottled at it’s original 125 barrel entry proof. While this isn’t a barrel proof offering (due to the fact it was watered down slightly to achieve this proof), it is the highest proof 1792 offering to date.

NOSE

The alcohol is immediately noticeable and jumps right out of the glass. Hiding behind the alcohol are dry oak, caramel, and a dab of vanilla. While these classic bourbon scents are appreciated, they’re quickly forgotten, and combined with the ever present alcohol, it leaves a lot to be desired.

palate

Sweeter than the nose would lead you to believe. Sweet corn, cinnamon, syrup-soaked raisins, dried cherries, and a dash of vanilla are all present. While it contains a lot of heat, the palate is still very pleasant and the star of the show, offering a really nice mouthfeel and is easy to appreciate at its full proof (no pun intended).

finish

The heat ramps up big time and is immediately noticeable the moment the finish starts. The heat lingers for quite a while overpowering all other flavors. Eventually fading away into bar soap, musty oak, white pepper, and wet grass. It’s a funky combination that isn’t traditional and it’s just not exactly what I’m looking for in a bourbon.

uniqueness

Barton has released a wide range of extensions based on its original 1792 Small Batch offering. Prior releases such as Sweet Wheat and Port Finish have been pleasantly surprising, and I had high hopes for a higher proof 1792 release. An often praised brand releasing a high proof, 8.5 year bourbon is something to get exciting about. Mind you I was hoping for this to be a barrel proof offering, but since it was being watered down to 125 proof and offered at barrel entry proof, I figured this was the ideal heat and flavor profile Barton was aiming for this release. Boy was I wrong.

Compared to a pour of 1792 Small Batch, this is an amped up version that goes for fire over flavor. It’s hard to drink this and not notice how off-balancing the heat is. Additionally, the overall flavor profile is underwhelming and leaves a lot to be desired. Sure the palate is really enjoyable, but you have to put up. with the lackluster nose and funky hot finish to be able to appreciate it.
Barton tried to separate 1792 Full Proof from the pack of other high proof offerings by releasing this bourbon at the same proof as its entry proof was into the barrel. Which when you think about it, is understandable since every brand wants a unique differentiator behind their offering. However after tasting this bourbon. Seeing the large focus on the fact that it is coming out at the same proof as it’s going in, almost seems gimmicky to me now considering the flavor profile it presents. It really makes me wonder how unbalanced 1792 really is when dumped straight from the barrel.

value

$45 for a high proof bourbon that is as high or higher than some barrel proof bourbons doesn’t seem too bad on paper. In fact it’s one of the cheaper 120+ proof bourbons on the market.

The truth of the matter is that this is a subpar bourbon that doesn’t deliver on the price point. There are a lot of other great bourbons in the $40-$50 price range that I would readily recommend before this. . This is one of those cases where higher proof doesn’t equate to better value in my book.

overall

All the parts may be there, but 1792 Full Proof delivers a surprisingly unbalanced experience that will leave you scratching your head over what’s not adding up.

While I like the standard 1792 Small Batch, and have been a fan of the other expressions Barton has released, I just can’t get behind 1792 Full Proof. I wanted this bourbon to work and I wanted to walk away loving it. It has all the right parts in terms of price, proof, and a very pleasant palate. Unfortunately though, this just seems like a much hotter version of 1792 Small Batch.

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1792 Full Proof

1792 Full Proof