1792 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Product details
| Management number | 253706012 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$43.75 | Model Number | 253706012 | ||
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1792 Aged Twelve Years brings welcome sophistication to the brand—this is a bourbon that “drinks its age.” It exudes mature oak structure and warmth, tempered by subtle, refined sweetness. It’s not flashy, but it’s well-calibrated—great for those looking for a grounded, transparent expression of aged Kentucky bourbon.
One bottle per order, please.
Overview & Background
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Age Statement: A full 12 years in new charred American white oak barrels—returning truth and transparency to the 1792 series.
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Proof: 96.6 (48.3% ABV)
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Mash Bill: Marketed as a high‑rye recipe, typically believed to range from 15–25% rye.
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Distillery: Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, now owned by Sazerac.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Rich caramel apple, raspberry brightness, and confectioners’ sugar—layered over classic oak and vanilla base; a beautifully inviting aroma.
Palate
Silky caramel unfolds into milk chocolate, brown sugar, and nougat. The aged character shines through with mature, roasted oak notes that temper the sweetness—delivering a grounded, elegant experience.
Finish
Rye spice steps forward amid charred oak, supported by subtle accents of mixed nuts, graham cracker, and cocoa nibs. This is a thoughtfully reserved finish—steady and composed.
Critic Impressions & Value
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Praised for the return of a meaningful age statement and honest maturity.
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Whisky Advocate gave 90 points, noting layered aromas of chocolate-covered cherries, pound cake, blackberry, cedar, and licorice. The palate echoing honeyed cedar and baked cookies, finishing with brown sugar, chocolate, peanut shell, and cracked pepper.
Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
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| Age & Proof | 12 years / 96.6 proof (48.3% ABV) |
| Mash Bill | High-rye bourbon |
| Nose | Caramel apple, raspberry, confectioners’ sugar, oak, vanilla |
| Palate | Caramel, milk chocolate, brown sugar, oak-forward maturity |
| Finish | Rye spice, charred oak, nuts, graham cracker, cocoa |
| Character | Mature, reserved, oak-driven, less flashy—traditional |
| Verdict | A solid, honest age-statement bourbon—quietly mature and dependable |
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