The 1792 Sweet Wheat Revelation

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We compare the newly released 2025 1792 Sweet Wheat bourbon with
the 2023 release that's been open for a year, exploring how
wheated bourbons evolve over time while scoring each on body,
nose, taste, and finish.

• 1792 Sweet Wheat is a 91.2 proof wheated bourbon that
represents the classic bourbon style from Barton Distillery
• Barton 1792 Distillery was founded in 1879 by Thomas Moore and
is now owned by Sazerac Company
• The freshly opened 2025 release shows strong vanilla, toast,
and developing cherry notes with an excellent body presence
• After a year open, the 2023 bottle displays significantly more
caramel, an intense butterscotch-to-cherry transition, and a
shorter finish
• Both bottles scored 15/18 on our rating scale but achieved this
through different strength categories
• Wheated bourbons benefit substantially from being open for
extended periods, allowing oxygen to develop the flavors
• The colonial-styled 1792 bottle design reflects the historical
significance of the year Kentucky became a state

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Dive into the fascinating world of wheated bourbon with our
comparative tasting of the 1792 Sweet Wheat 2025 release against
its 2023 counterpart. This episode uncovers the remarkable
transformation that happens when a quality wheated bourbon sits
open for a year, developing complex layers of flavor that weren't
present upon first pour.

The Barton 1792 Distillery, established in 1879 by Thomas Moore,
continues its tradition of excellence with their Sweet Wheat
expression. At 91.2 proof, this bourbon replaces the traditional
rye grain with wheat for a softer, more approachable profile
while maintaining the distillery's signature character. Our
side-by-side analysis reveals how oxygen exposure dramatically
enhances this whiskey's profile over time.

Our freshly-opened 2025 bottle immediately impressed with its
long legs in the glass and a beautiful body that coated every
corner of the mouth. The nose offered toasted notes with
prominent vanilla, reminiscent of Brach's candy chews, eventually
developing subtle cherry hints. On the palate, it delivered a
remarkable cherry transition that one taster described as a
"cherry flavored cigar" with a lengthy finish that earned it high
marks in our rating system.

Meanwhile, the 2023 bottle that had breathed for a year showed
the magic that happens with patience. Its nose had transformed to
showcase significant caramel development, while the taste
featured an intense "momentary butterscotch" explosion that
transitioned beautifully to cherry notes. Though its finish was
shorter than the fresh bottle, its evolved complexity earned it
equal overall points through different strengths.

Whether you're new to wheated bourbons or a seasoned enthusiast,
this episode offers valuable insights into how these spirits
develop over time. The next time you crack a bottle of wheated
bourbon, consider setting some aside to experience months later –
you might be surprised by how dramatically it transforms.
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