Barton 1792 Straight Rye Whiskey
100 proof (50% ABV) | 750mL | No age statement — Barton 1792 Straight Rye Whiskey is the brand's first-ever rye: Kentucky straight rye whiskey from the Bardstown distillery behind 1792 Small Batch bourbon, bottled at a full 100 proof.
1792 built its reputation on bold, high-proof bourbon value — and the rye follows the same playbook. Distilled and aged in Bardstown, Kentucky, it brings classic rye spice at a proof that stands up in cocktails without the premium price tag. For whiskey drinkers who buy 1792 bourbon by the case, this is the rye counterpart the lineup was missing.
Tasting notes
Caramel, vanilla, and cracked pepper on the nose with cinnamon and dried orange. The palate is bold and spicy — rye grain, brown sugar, clove, and oak — finishing warm and peppery with lingering sweetness.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Brand's first rye — a new chapter for 1792
- 100 proof — full flavor, cocktail-ready (not 94.7)
- Bardstown-distilled Kentucky straight rye
- 1792's signature value — premium character, honest price
How to serve it
Built for a Manhattan or Sazerac — 100 proof holds its own against vermouth and bitters. Neat drinkers get a bold, spicy pour.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is Barton 1792 Rye?
100 proof (50% ABV). Some early listings showed 94.7, but the released whiskey is bottled at 100 proof.
How does it compare to 1792 Bourbon?
Same distillery and value philosophy, different grain bill — rye spice and pepper in place of the bourbon's caramel sweetness.