Barton 1792 Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey
Barton 1792 Bottled In Bond Bourbon Whiskey is Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at exactly 100 proof (50% ABV) in a 750mL bottle — the federal Bottled-in-Bond guarantee made law by the Act of 1897: one distilling season, one distiller, one distillery, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse. This one comes from the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky (operating since 1879, now part of Sazerac), built on the house high-rye bourbon mash bill. Order online at Del Mesa Liquor for San Diego delivery or pickup.
- Proof / ABV: 100 proof / 50% ABV (legally mandated bottled-in-bond strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: minimum 4 years in a federally bonded warehouse (single distilling season)
- Origin: Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Production: high-rye mash bill (exact recipe undisclosed, believed ~15–25% rye); new charred American oak
America's First Consumer Protection Law, in a Bottle
The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 was America's first consumer protection law, and it still means exactly what it meant then — which is why the designation carries weight with bourbon drinkers. 1792's bonded release sits neatly between the Small Batch (93.7 proof) and the Single Barrel (98.6) in the lineup, and because it's a single season's whiskey rather than a blend across years, it's one of the most consistent bottles Barton makes. The bonded guarantee is the point: what's in the bottle is honest, unfussy, 100-proof Kentucky bourbon.
Tasting Notes
The official notes call it true to the 1792 heritage: the unmistakable spice of the high-rye mash bill meets charred oak and fresh mint, with subtle caramel apple tones balanced by lingering coffee and black pepper. The palate runs caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with baking-spice warmth, finishing long with peppery rye character.
How to Enjoy
Neat or on the rocks to taste the bonded proof at work, or as the backbone of an Old Fashioned or Manhattan — 100 proof stands up to dilution and mixers. Pair with barbecue or pecan pie. See the rest of the lineup in our bourbon whiskey collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Bottled in Bond" mean?
The whiskey is the product of one distiller, one distillery, and one distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse and bottled at exactly 100 proof.
Where is Barton 1792 Bottled in Bond made?
At the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky — the oldest operating distillery in town, running since 1879 and now owned by Sazerac.
How does it compare to 1792 Small Batch?
It's a step up in proof (100 vs. 93.7) with the bonded single-season guarantee, giving it more body and spice than the Small Batch.
For an honest 100-proof Kentucky bourbon at a fair price, add it to your cart at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
