1792 Full Proof is an award-winning Kentucky straight bourbon from Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, bottled at 125 proof (62.5% ABV), the same proof at which it enters the barrel.
1792 bourbon is created at the oldest fully operating distillery in Bardstown, the heart of bourbon country, and the brand name references the year Kentucky achieved statehood. Full Proof is the highest-proof expression in the lineup: bottling at barrel-entry proof means no dilution between barrel and bottle. It forgoes typical chill filtration, passing only through a plate and frame filter to keep its natural oils and body, and it is made with a high-rye mash bill.
The nose brings caramelized oak, vanilla bean, brown sugar and toasted nuts. The palate offers bold waves of dark chocolate, cinnamon, cherry and roasted coffee, with a deep, smoky richness balanced by sweet vanilla and caramel. The finish is long and warming, with spice, toffee, oak and hints of tobacco.
Its distinctive rounded bottle makes it a standout gift.
Bourbon must be made in the United States from a mash of at least 51% corn and aged in new charred oak containers, and straight bourbon must be aged at least two years. Those rules give bourbon its characteristic sweetness, with caramel and vanilla drawn from the charred barrels.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Caramelized oak, vanilla bean, brown sugar.
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Palate: Dark chocolate, cinnamon, cherry, coffee.
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Finish: Long, with toffee and tobacco.
Specifications
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Distillery: Barton 1792, Bardstown, Kentucky
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Style: Kentucky straight bourbon, barrel-entry proof
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Filtration: Non-chill filtered, plate and frame
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Proof / ABV: 125 proof (62.5% ABV)
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Region: Kentucky, USA
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Sip it neat with a few drops of water, or over a large cube. It makes a bold Old Fashioned. It pairs with steak, dark chocolate or pecan pie.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why 125 proof?
It is bottled at the same proof it enters the barrel.
Where is it made?
Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky.
What does 1792 refer to?
The year Kentucky became a state.
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