1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon Review

1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon Review

The 1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon was a limited release from Barton 1792 in 2017 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Kentucky becoming a state. According to the label "a distinct group of barrels have been carefully selected and married together" to make this bourbon. No age statement is given, but the label states "after aging nearly a decade", so this bourbon is in the neighborhood of 10 years old. It's bottled at 92.15 proof. 92 for the year 1792, and 15 for Kentucky being the 15th state to join the union. This bourbon was only sold in Kentucky.

1792
225th Anniversary
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Review

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The 1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon was a limited release from Barton 1792 in 2017 to commemorate the 225th anniversary of Kentucky becoming a state. According to the label “a distinct group of barrels have been carefully selected and married together” to make this bourbon. No age statement is given, but the label states “after aging nearly a decade”, so this bourbon is in the neighborhood of 10 years old. It is bottled at 92.15 proof, an unusual number chosen for specific reasons. 92 stands for the year 1792, and 15 stands for Kentucky being the 15th state to join the union. This bourbon was only sold in Kentucky.

Tasting Notes – 1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon

🛏 Rested for 20 minutes in a Glencairn

👉Nose: Cherries and plums, caramel, oak, cedar, chocolate, mild alcohol
👉Taste: Caramel, tea, oak; light sweetness; medium body
👉Finish: Caramel and light sweetness dissipate, and oak and char build for a moderately long finish with only a mild alcohol burn

1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon is not an overly complex bourbon, other than the nose. The nose is very pleasant, with full rich candy-like flavors and a caramel and woody undertone. The taste is that of a more traditional bourbon, but on the dry side with only mild sweetness.

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Conclusion – 1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon Review

So why I am reviewing a bourbon that is no longer available, and when it was, was only sold in Kentucky? Well for one, it was a cool commemorative release. And for another to announce that our write up of the Barton 1792 Distillery, complete with lots of photos, is now available at BourbonObsessed.com in the Distillery Reviews section, or you can go directly to the page. Stay safe you all. Cheers!🥃

We hope you have enjoyed our 1792 225th Anniversary Bourbon review! Want to read a review of a bourbon made by Buffalo Trace Distillery, which is owned by the same parent company as Barton 1792 (Sazerac)? Check out our review of Weller (Old) Antique Bourbon.

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Prior to focusing solely on Bourbon Obsessed, Ed practiced in academic medicine for three decades. He most recently was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and served as Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Vice Chair For Faculty Mentoring, Development & Wellness of the Department of Radiology. He has extensive editorial experience in academic medical publication, and brings that same academic mindset to Bourbon Obsessed, which is a unique approach for a spirit-focused media company.

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About the author: Ed Escott is truly "Bourbon Obsessed". He is the founder of Bourbon Obsessed, LLC, and an Executive Bourbon Steward of the Stave and Thief Society. In addition, he has authored and edited over 600 bourbon and other whiskey reviews, over 50 in-depth distillery write-ups, and many other related articles. He is on the board of the Kentucky Bourbon Influencers and a member of the Lexington Bourbon Society and the Bourbon Capital Guild. Last, but not least, Ed has attended many bourbon-related educational sessions, visited countless distilleries, and is on a never-ending quest to try every bourbon.

Prior to focusing solely on Bourbon Obsessed, Ed practiced in academic medicine for three decades. He most recently was a Professor at the University of Kentucky and served as Chief of the Division of Neuroradiology and Vice Chair For Faculty Mentoring, Development & Wellness of the Department of Radiology. He has extensive editorial experience in academic medical publication, and brings that same academic mindset to Bourbon Obsessed, which is a unique approach for a spirit-focused media company.

Ed can be found on social media on Instagram at @bourbon_obsessed and on Facebook at @BourbonObsessed

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