1792 (Ridgemont), Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch

Produced at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, this bourbon is defined by a high-rye mash bill and a deliberate selection process that prioritizes structural tension and spice over standard sweetness. The distillery’s site-specific use of limestone-filtered water provides a high mineral content that stabilizes fermentation and contributes to the spirit's lean, clean-edged profile. Maturation occurs in multi-story warehouses positioned to maximize thermal fluctuations, a technical decision that drives the distillate deep into the wood to extract a firm, tannic backbone and mid-palate density. This Small Batch expression emphasizes a linear architecture where the cereal-driven weight is balanced by the sharp, punctuating acidity of the rye component. The resulting spirit presents a focused structural reality, favoring a dry, spicy finish and a robust, well-integrated wood influence.