Barton 1792 Distillery has introduced 1792 Wheated Full Proof Bourbon, a new 125-proof expression that bottles its wheated bourbon at the same proof it entered the barrel.
The release builds on 1792 Sweet Wheat, first introduced in 2015, which uses wheat in place of rye. Bringing that recipe to full proof is meant to deepen its vanilla, caramel, fruit and oak character while keeping its signature sweetness.
“Sweet Wheat has built a passionate following because of its distinctly smooth, rounded flavor profile,” said Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller at Barton 1792 Distillery. “With Wheated Full Proof, we wanted to take what people already love and show them another side of it. The sweetness is still there, but the higher proof brings greater depth and richness. For someone who already loves high-proof bourbon, this expression offers the kind of bold character they’re looking for. For someone just beginning to explore higher proofs, Wheated Full Proof is an inviting way to discover what higher proof bourbon can offer.”
Tasting notes:
Soft caramel and dried honey on the nose, followed by ripe apricot, vanilla and sweet oak. The palate is silky and full-bodied with honeyed caramel, ripe stone fruit, subtle tropical notes and balanced oak tannins. The finish is long and warm with caramelized sugar, oak and sweetness.
Sweet Wheat has earned Double Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold at the 2025 IWSC and Gold at the 2026 Denver International Spirits Competition.
Price and availability:
1792 Wheated Full Proof arrives in November 2026 in California, Texas, New York, Florida and Illinois in a 375mL bottle at a suggested retail price of $39.99.
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