{"product_id":"1792-twelve-year-old-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"1792 Twelve Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — 96.6 Proof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to 1792 Signature Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #332b1a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Gold Gradient *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1600 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #2a241a; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Grid Layout for Profile \u0026 Mash Bill *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #2a241a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #8a7b5a; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 MATURITY --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIntroduced in July 2019, \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003e1792 Twelve Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e marked the triumphant return of age-stated bottling to the Barton 1792 lineup. It remains the only expression in the family to carry a double-digit age statement, representing the absolute pinnacle of maturity and oak integration for the distillery’s high-rye mash bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TWELVE-YEAR CONTEXT) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Twelve-Year Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eSourced from the heart of Barton's aging warehouses, this release showcases the refined interaction between extended oak maturation and the brand’s \"brash yet balanced\" DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Distiller Danny Kahn selected 96.6 proof specifically to highlight the 12-year profile’s silkiness without the aggressive heat of higher-proof bottlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket Standing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Competing in the elite tier alongside Knob Creek 12 and Weller 12, this expression is distinguished by its sophisticated rye character and a drier, more resonant finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Return:\u003c\/strong\u003e This was the first age-stated 1792 release since the 2013 redesign, signifying the return of Barton’s most matured inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant vanilla, toffee, and honey. The oak is remarkably restrained for its age, allowing traces of bright cherry and orange zest to develop as it breathes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and complex. Toasted walnut and aged oak meet layers of caramel and a dry tannic structure, with rye spice asserting itself through the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length and clean. Features notes of candied pecan and seasoned oak with a sophisticated, lingering dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eTechnical Composition\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe 12-Year utilizes the same undisclosed high-rye recipe as the Small Batch, but with a decade-plus of maturation calibrated to emphasize structural elegance over primary grain spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #8a7b5a; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The definitive double-digit age statement in the modern 1792 portfolio.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, KY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon (Age Stated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Rye Recipe (Est. 15-25% Rye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96.6 Proof \/ 48.3% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual Summer Release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAs a single-batch annual summer release, 1792 Twelve Year Old is a mandatory anchor for any vertical 1792 collection. It represents a more \"classical\" Kentucky profile than the aggressively proofed limited releases, focusing on the patience of the aging process rather than raw intensity. Every bottle offered is verified for pristine label integrity, original gold foil condition, and seal security. A high-conviction acquisition for collectors of age-stated Kentucky heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis bourbon is best appreciated neat in a Glencairn glass to register the intricate interplay of walnut and toffee. A few drops of water will soften the oak tannins and bring the front-palate sweetness forward. 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