{"product_id":"1792-port-finish-kentucky-straight-bourbon","title":"1792 Port Finish Kentucky Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKentucky straight bourbon finished in port wine casks — 1792's exploration of how wine barrel finishing transforms the distillery's characteristic high-rye profile. Rich vanilla, delicate fruit, and a complex layered finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e1792 Bourbon is produced at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States, established in 1879 and named for the year Kentucky achieved statehood. The distillery's high-rye mashbill produces a bold, spicy bourbon foundation that responds well to additional maturation and finishing treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Port Finish expression takes this standard 1792 high-rye base and finishes it in port wine casks — barrels previously used to age port wine in Portugal, which carry residual port character absorbed into the wood. The port cask finishing adds layers of dried fruit, dark cherry, and a natural sweetness that complements rather than competes with the bourbon's grain spice. The result is a more complex, fruit-forward 1792 that demonstrates what secondary cask maturation achieves beyond the primary American oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich vanilla and caramel from the primary maturation, with delicate dried fruit and port-derived sweetness emerging from the finish.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1792 high-rye spice integrated with the port cask's fruit and sweetness — a more complex and layered profile than straight 1792.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and complex — the port finishing lingering alongside the bourbon's characteristic warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barton 1792 Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky (est. 1879)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port Wine Barrel Finished Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port wine casks\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does 1792's high-rye mashbill respond to port finishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e High-rye bourbons have a naturally assertive spice and grain character. Port cask finishing softens this assertiveness with dried fruit and sweetness, creating a dialogue between the rye spice and the wine cask's fruit character. The result is more balanced and complex than straight 1792.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does 1792 Port Finish compare to Angel's Envy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are port barrel-finished Kentucky straight bourbons — but different in base spirit character. Angel's Envy uses a wheated bourbon base, producing a sweeter, softer foundation for the port finish. 1792 uses a high-rye base, producing a spicier, more assertive foundation that the port cask works against in a different way.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Barton 1792 Distillery's heritage?\u003c\/strong\u003e Established in 1879 in Bardstown, Barton 1792 is one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States. The 1792 name commemorates the year Kentucky became a state — a founding moment in American bourbon history.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1792 Port Finish still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 3 units in stock. Available through specialty retailers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does 1792's high-rye mashbill respond to port finishing?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"High-rye bourbons have assertive spice that port cask finishing softens with dried fruit and sweetness, creating a dialogue between rye spice and wine cask fruit.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does 1792 Port Finish compare to Angel's Envy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Both are port-finished Kentucky straight bourbons. 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