BeppeCovfefe
1792 Full Proof Straight Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
June 9, 2020 (edited October 1, 2020)
Classing out the top of the standard 1792 lineup we come to the Full Proof, this is the top of the line heavy weight, and the filtering and aging are apparent in how smooth this high proof liquid actually is. So rich it almost has a soupy thickness to it.
The sugars are viscous, candy corn to go with the well ripe banana, some minor vanilla and caramel notes as well, but what really makes this bottle stand out is the just notable lemon sour mash that offsets all that sweetness. It really makes for some incredible balance that along with the very recognizable Barton wood nibs are a great representation of what the Barton's distillery is really all about. You can find traces of this in the SiB and the 100proof BiB but it only truly delivers at it's best in the Full Proof offering. With only some mild ethanol heat in the finish, to be expected, the sweet corn treat winds it all down nice and smooth.
With enough bourbon sugars in the bottle, a splash of bitters and a cherry are really all that's lacking to have yourself an old fashioned. Now that these bottles are becoming rarer, you likely might have to pay more for one, but if you spot a good deal or just want to treat yourself to the best Barton's has to offer, don't pass on the 1792 with the black neck wrapper. Cheers!
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I saw "guitar_mann" and "picks' in my notes and thought we were discussing Fenders and Gibsons.
@Guitar_mann So you find Uptown picks to be especially good? Is there anywhere you'd avoid picks from?
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington Totally agree. My go-tos are WT RB 126 and JD SiB BP, but this ranks high up there in VFM.
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington. I was a 1792 fan when you did not even have to try hard to pick up any offerings available. I love this bottle even though it is dangerous... However, I really think I prefer the Single Barrel store picks to the FP. What I really want is a FP store pick from Uptown or Blackwell's.
@ContemplativeFox great find! This is one I keep a back up of just in case. Drinks way below proof with such a great, every day profile.
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington @BeppeCovfefe These were gone for a while, but I've fortunately been able to find them locally for $50 as of late (and that's in Washington, where most spirits cost at least an extra 25% more than they do elsewhere). It's a very good buy at $50.
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington yea prices tend to be a bit wonky, I was lucky to pick this up on the cheap, I would expect to pay 55 or more from most retailers. I might have gotten a discount for being a good customer.
At that price point this is a steal!! Comparable in quality, smoother if not better than some of the knob creek 120 proof store picks. Different profile but similar spicy notes and sweetness it seems. For under $50 I’d drink this all day save for the liver damage...