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1792 Sweet Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey - 91.2 Proof (45.6% ABV)
$99.99 USD
The 1792 Sweet Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a non-age-stated, limited-edition wheated bourbon, generally bottled at 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV). It is crafted using a delicate sweet wheat mash bill instead of the more traditional rye, which gives it a distinctively smooth and mellow flavor profile.
Production Details and Heritage
- Proof: 91.2 (45.6% ABV). The user-specified 91.7 proof may be a slight variance in bottling or a specific retailer's selection, but 91.2 is standard for general releases.
- Type: Limited-edition, non-chill filtered Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
- Distillery: Produced at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, which is owned by the Sazerac Company.
- Mash Bill: Undisclosed, but it replaces rye with wheat as the secondary grain, making it a wheated bourbon. The estimated composition is 75% corn, 15% wheat, and 10% malted barley.
- Aging: Non-age-stated (NAS), but it is generally believed to be aged for around 6-8 years, and in some earlier releases, it was explicitly stated as 8 years old.
Tasting Notes
The sweet wheat mash bill results in a softer, sweeter profile than the traditional high-rye 1792 expressions.
- Nose: Aromas of honey, vanilla bean, and baked apples are prominent, complemented by hints of fresh oak and a touch of caramel.
- Palate: The palate is rich yet approachable, with a creamy, smooth mouthfeel. Flavors of soft vanilla cream, caramel custard, and brown sugar take the lead, followed by notes of toasted almond, light cinnamon, and dried fruit like cherry or apricot.
- Finish: The finish is long, warm, and smooth for its proof point, leaving behind subtle hints of toffee, brown sugar, and gentle oak tannins.
