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Age: NAS (Minimum 4-8 Years) | Region: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 91.2 Proof
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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.

  • Award Winning: Earned a Gold Medal at the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
  • Precision Proof: Bottled at 91.2 proof, specifically selected to balance the wheat's natural sweetness with the distillery's robust oak structure.
  • 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.

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Processing Time: Most orders process within 1–8 business days. You will receive a tracking number via email as soon as your bottle ships.

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Restrictions: We ship only within the permitted U.S. states and cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or U.S. Territories.

All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.

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