The 1792 Full Proof Blackwells Pick Single Barrel is a commanding and deeply expressive bourbon bottled at full cask strength (~125proof), capturing the bold, spiced character of Bartons distillate. Each barrel pick brings its own personality, but this one stands out for its intense caramel sweetness, oak depth, and sherry-like richnessbest savored with a drop of water to unlock its layers.

Context & Craftsmanship

• This is a single barrel pick of 1792 Full Proof, the bolder, nonchill-filtered sibling in the 1792 lineup, bottled at the original barrel entry proof of 125 (62.5% ABV).

• Blackwells Pick reflects a curated selection, emphasizing the distinct flavor profile of that specific barrel while maintaining the core Full Proof identity.

• Limited to 2 bottles per order, please.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dominated by cornflakes, dates, gooey caramel, and intriguing accents like chocolate-covered cherries, pie crust, nectarine, and even herbal whispers.

• Palate: Luxuriously layeredexpect graham cracker, honey, toasted grain, red apple, and milk chocolate, with a gentle burn smoothing into a rich profile filled with vanilla and burnt sugar.

• Finish: A standouthoneyed sweetness, evolving into a prolonged rye-spice warmth complemented by sage, lavender, and a touch of vegetal grassiness that emerges over time.

Highlights at a Glance

Serving Suggestions

• Best enjoyed neat or with a small splash of water. The water helps tame the high proof and opens up deeper aromatics and flavor nuance.

• Pairs delightfully with dark chocolate, smoked meats, or a minimalist cheese plateits richness is the perfect foil for savory pairings.

Summary

The 1792 Blackwells Pick Full Proof Single Barrel Bourbon is a powerful testament to Bartons craftsmanshiprich in caramel, toasted grain, spice, and aromatic complexity. With every sip, it reveals depth and meticulous oak interplay. A must-try for bourbon lovers drawn to unfiltered high-proof drams with serious character.

Blackwell’s Pick!

62.5% ABV (125 Proof), 750 ml,74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley, aged 7 to 8 years

This is Blackwell’s very own single barrel of the 2nd Best Whiskey in the World (according to Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible for 2020)!

Note: “Full Proof” does not mean “cask strength,” but rather the entry proof of the white dog into the barrel for aging (in this case, 125 proof).