Barton 1792 Distillery has unveiled 1792 Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, a new 125-proof expression bottled at its original barrel entry proof. The whiskey will roll out from November 2026 in California, Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois.
The release builds on 1792 Sweet Wheat, a wheated bourbon first introduced in 2015.
Sweet Wheat is made with wheat in place of the traditional rye, producing layers of vanilla, caramel, fruit and oak. The new expression takes that same style and raises the proof to intensify its character.
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READ THE STORY“Sweet Wheat has built a passionate following because of its distinctly smooth, rounded flavor profile,” said Ross Cornelissen, master distiller at Barton 1792 Distillery. “With Wheated Full Proof, we wanted to take what people already love and show them another side of it. The sweetness is still there, but the higher proof brings greater depth and richness.”
Cornelissen said the expression is designed to appeal to both seasoned drinkers and newcomers. “For someone who already loves high-proof bourbon, this expression offers the kind of bold character they’re looking for,” he said. “For someone just beginning to explore higher proofs, Wheated Full Proof is an inviting way to discover what higher proof bourbon can offer.”
According to the official notes from the brand, the bourbon opens on the nose with soft caramel and dried honey, followed by ripe apricot, vanilla and sweet oak. The palate carries honeyed caramel and ripe stone fruit, accented by tropical notes and balanced oak tannins, while the finish is long and warm with caramelized sugar and oak.
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The wider Sweet Wheat line has collected several awards, including Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) and Gold at the 2026 Denver International Spirits Competition.
Both expressions are distilled and aged at Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Established in 1879, the site claims to be the oldest fully operating distillery in Bardstown and spans 196 acres, with 30 barrel-aging warehouses and the Tom Moore Spring.
The 1792 name references the year Kentucky became a US state.
1792 Wheated Full Proof will be sold in a 375ml bottle at a suggested retail price of $39.99 (£30).
