1792 Full Proof Single Barrel Select

1792 Series (7 of 11): Full Proof Store Pick Note: While I don't possess this precise selection, it seems like one of those instances where specifying the exact pick isn't particularly important. Mine shows no discernible difference from the standard release, apart from a small gold sticker. There is no special age statement or barrel number. Did you know: The term "Full Proof" doesn't indicate the proof straight from the barrel. It's interesting that the 1792 full-proof items consistently come in at exactly 125 proof. This would be highly improbable if it were labeled "barrel strength." Instead, "full proof" signifies that they reduce the barrel strength to 125 proof, matching the proof of the immature spirit entering the barrel. Fascinating! The aroma is notably more sharp than the standard Full Proof. Despite being the same proof, it causes a tingling sensation in the nostrils. Notes of dust, sugar, lemon, and cherries are detected. Grapes and oak are also present. A hint of sweet tea is noticeable. The body again delivers a strong impact. This one is intensely hot. Flavors include bubble gum, grapes, jelly, red wine, and sangria. Cherries and possibly cola are also present. The finish resembles hot lemonade. There's a touch of black pepper. This finish is delightful. It might be the first sour finish I've encountered. It's not sour like a Warhead, but it definitely leaves a sour sensation in the mouth. Served on ice: The aroma becomes strongly focused on sweet tea. The body reveals notes of chocolate, fruit punch, dill, and mint. The finish continues with sour lemons. Delicious. This is substantially different from the standard version, which I find intriguing. I also don't understand how one could create the standard version from this plus other components, which is often my assumption about how single barrel variations differ from batch products. I believe I favor the standard version, but this is delicious and has its own merit. Anticipating the next one on deck (and a return to more conventional proofs): 1792 12 Year

This pick, "Gallenstein Selection #14" from Barrel No. 421, has been open for 2 months. Nose: Creme brulee, toasted marshmallow, milk chocolate, black cherry, allspice, rich oak, and moderate ethanol. Palate: Chocolate-covered cherries, orange bitters, custard, caramel, sweet tobacco, and cinnamon cream. The finish is medium-long, with notes of rich vanilla glazed churros, sweet oak, white pepper, orange oil, and moderate ethanol. These continue to be exceptional value for high-proof bourbons, period. It's genuinely surprising how scarce many sought-after bourbons are in Kentucky due to tourism, yet these 1792 Full Proof picks are relatively easy to find. I don't understand it. Their profile resembles what people seek in Buffalo Trace products, but they are cheaper and more accessible. You'll rarely find them over $70 in private stores, usually under $60. Meanwhile, people pursue the subjectively inferior 1792 offerings like Sweet Wheat, BiB, 12 Year, and Single Barrel. Honestly, I've seen more Full Proof bottles in the last two years than those other four combined. If you spot a pick, I strongly recommend buying it. It can rival Elijah Craig, Old Forester, or Jack Daniel's picks.

Liquor City Uncorked pick, "Gallenstein Selection #12" Barrel selected in 2022 Opened 5 weeks ago Aroma - Caramel, cinnamon bun, charred oak, vanilla bean, wildflower honey, red apple, and moderate ethanol. Taste - Creamy caramel, sweet oak, cinnamon, black pepper, plum, red apple, herbs, and bread pudding. The finish is medium-long with sweet and spicy oak, vanilla frosting, black pepper, anise, cinnamon, clove, and hot ethanol. What a fantastic experience it is to discover this at a local store for under $50. I often criticize Barton products, whether it's the pursuit of the main line or the generally disappointing sourced Barton whiskey, but at least Barton hasn't inflated the prices of the 1792 line. Even if this were priced at $60 or $70, as I've seen recently in other Kentucky stores, I'd still consider it an excellent purchase. It serves as a great alternative for fans of ECBP or Old Forester SBBS, offering less oak influence and more sweet characteristics. Is this one of the finest whiskeys I've had in the past year? No. Is it the best whiskey I've encountered under $50 in a while? Absolutely.

The following impressions are for a local store's selection of 1792 Full Proof. I often question my strong liking for this, yet it consistently scores exceptionally well when tasted blind against other top-tier, high-proof bourbons. Smell: Deep, intense aromas of cloves, linseed oil, oak, and well-worn leather. Not very sweet initially, but a dark brown caramel or brown sugar emerges as it sits. Black cherry is present. Perhaps some dried dark orange or dried red apple peel in the background. Notes resembling butterscotch or anise can sometimes be detected. Occasionally, a BBQ aroma appears. Taste: Begins with a fleeting sweet note of spicy brown sugar and some char or campfire smoke, followed by a spicy tingle and drying oak, concluding with black pepper, spice, and oak. Texture: Caramelly and rich, leaving a coating on the tongue throughout the finish. Aftertaste: Potent, lengthy, and rich. Flavors of caramel, black cherry, Juicy Fruit gum with vanilla and pear, oak with a hint of spice and linseed oil, and some char. A remarkably long and excellent finish.

Liquor City Uncorked pick, "Gallenstein Selection #16" Barrel No. 812 Opened 2.5 months ago Aroma - Butterscotch, cream, maple candy, brown sugar, holiday incense, moderate oak, and moderate ethanol. Taste - Hot cinnamon, artificial vanilla, caramel, mixed nuts, and new leather. The finish is long with harsh oak tannins, synthetic syrup flavor, cheap vanilla ice cream, cinnamon bun, and strong ethanol. If I see new 1792 picks in Northern Kentucky, I buy them. They are consistently among the best value single barrels available. In my view, this pick was below average, but it's difficult to fault a $55 high-proof selection when you see Sweet Wheat, 12Y, and other 1792 expressions significantly marked up on the allocated shelves. I'll let the enthusiasts purchase those.

1792 Full Proof, picked by Oak Liquor Cabinet in Austin, TX. 125 Proof. No Age Statement. Color: Russet. Nose: Sweet notes of vanilla and honey. Hints of cedar and grass. Also, a red apple aroma. Palate: Spicy flavors of pepper, clove, and cinnamon emerge first. These spices transition into a smoky sweetness, followed by caramel and grain on the finish. Finish: A moderately short finish with a lingering mint. A subtle blackberry note appears at the very end. Overall: The initial spices make this pour feel intense for its proof. The sweetness on the palate and finish fades quickly. While it offers some complexity, I don't appreciate having to push through the heat to discern the flavors on the palate or the lingering notes.