1792 Sweet Wheat is the soft-spoken outlier of the Barton 1792 Distillery portfolio. While the distillery is legendary for its punchy, high-rye recipes, Sweet Wheat replaces rye with soft wheat as the secondary grain. The result is a gentler, more rounded profile that stands in sophisticated contrast to the spice-forward character of the flagship line.
The Wheated Distinction
Introduced in 2015, Sweet Wheat remains the only entry into Barton's wheated production. It offers a unique "Barton-style" adaptation of the wheated template famously associated with the Stitzel-Weller heritage brands.
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Award Winning: Earned a Gold Medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
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Precision Proof: Bottled at 91.2 proof, specifically selected to balance the wheat's natural sweetness with the distillery's robust oak structure.
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Limited Release: Unlike the flagship Small Batch, Sweet Wheat is produced as a strictly allocated annual release.
Sensory Profile
Nose: Honey, vanilla, and ripe stone fruit. A soft oak foundation emerges without the typical rye spice found in other 1792 expressions.
Palate: Creamy entry of caramel and brown sugar. Mid-palate layers of baked apple and toasted oak provide a round, velvety mouthfeel.
Finish: Medium length and clean. Lingering vanilla and soft wood tannins with minimal spice carry-through.
Portfolio Context
Competing in the space of wheated staples like Larceny and Weller Special Reserve, Sweet Wheat is prized for its fruit-forward sweetness. Its status as a limited annual release makes it a significantly more elusive target for collectors than the standard high-rye lineup.
"A rare, elegant departure from Barton's high-rye roots."
Technical Specifications
| Distillery |
Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, KY |
| Style |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon (Wheated) |
| Mash Bill |
Wheated (Est. 75% Corn, 15% Wheat, 10% Barley) |
| Age Statement |
NAS (Estimated 6–8 Years) |
| Proof / ABV |
91.2 Proof / 45.6% ABV |
| Notable Award |
Gold Medal, SFWSC |
| Release Cycle |
Annual Limited Release |
| Bottle Size |
750 ml |
Collector Notes
As the sole wheated expression from the Barton distillery, this bottle is a mandatory component for a complete 1792 vertical collection. While it carries a lower proof than the Full Proof or BiB, its rarity on retail shelves is comparable to the most allocated limited releases in the portfolio. Every bottle is verified for original seal integrity and pristine label condition. A high-conviction acquisition for those who prioritize mash bill diversity within a brand.
Recommended Serving
This bourbon is best appreciated neat to fully register the honeyed stone fruit notes and velvety wheat texture. Due to its softer profile, it is also exceptionally well-suited for a premium highball or served over a single large clear cube to accentuate its creamy mouthfeel.
