Bourbon Review: 1792 Small Batch Bourbon

of sweet honey and vanilla tones is balanced with orange and spice, hinting at the relatively high rye content. A few minutes in the glass lets the nose open up nicely. A distinct woodiness sits in the background. Palate: quite tannic and fairly peppery, with a heavily woody flavor profile. A hint of maple is noticeable, but more than anything, what stands out is the dry, tongue-coating mouthfeel. Finish: oak predominates on a long, but drying, nearly hot finish. Some vanilla also peeks through. Though the spicy, fruity character imparted by a higher rye content is noticeable here, more than I taste rye, I taste all eight years this bourbon spent in the barrel. 1792’s nose is fairly well balanced, but the tannic mouthfeel throws me off, and the finish is as dry as the Kalahari. It’s enough to considerably temper my enjoyment of an otherwise good whiskey, and all things considered, I give 1792 Small Batch Bourbon a score of 84. [graphiq id=”YdLqFurcJD” title=”1792 Small Batch Overview ” width=”700″ height=”514″ url=”https://w.graphiq.com/w/YdLqFurcJD” link=”https://whiskey.underthelabel.com/l/1880/1792-Small-Batch” link_text=”1792 Small Batch Overview | UnderTheLabel”]