1792 Full Proof Straight Bourbon

Kirkland Barton single barrel reserve 120 proof (Ksb) vs 1792 Full Proof 125 proof. The first thing you notice is the ksb is a tiny bit darker. Nose: They both have a rich vanilla citrus nose. The ksb has a very tiny astringent smell. Taste: Both are pretty similar in flavor as well. Rich vanilla, pears, tangy, a little baking spice. I would say the 1792 is a touch smoother (even with the higher proof) and the ksb is a little hotter and tiny bit more bitter. These are both great bourbons and obviously from the same distiller. 1792 FP is overall better but also costs $10 to $20 more than the ksb. 1792 FP 4.3/5 and ksb 4.25/5. Close because of taste vs value.

Nose: reminds me of higher proof Heaven Hill… raisins, walnuts, dusty corn, cherries, hints of tobacco, brine Palate: caramel it’s brown sugar, followed by minty rye spice, hints of honey Finish: long, with more mint and buttery molasses there at the end This bottle has opened up nicely since I first tasted this and reviewed about six months ago.

I love this one, rich, full, sweet. Not the most complex but pleasant and satisfying, I need another bottle but not easy to find here in Nashville for some reasons

Best 1792 I’ve had. Way better flavors than the low proof. The nose is full of caramel, butterscotch and oak. The palate is rich flavors of oak and caramel.

High proof balances out the fruitiness to stop from getting jammy like most sweeter mashes.