1792 Limited Releases

[jaxn slim]

Has anyone tried the Sweet Wheat or Port Finish, yet? I had initially thought that Sweet Wheat would be a new regular variety, but I've been reading on the interwebz that these are both limited releases.

I liked the Sweet Wheat ok. If I'm going wheated, then I'd probably pick Larceny or Weller instead, but it's a good drinker.

I didn't particularly care for the Port Finish on the first impression. Seemed kind of harsh but had a notable dry red wine-ish finish. I'll come back after further research and add more detail.

[DonutsNBourbon]

I'm interested in seeing how it compares to Angel's Envy, since that's finished in port casks too. I agree, the sweet wheat was ok, but nothing special. I haven't seen the port finish yet, but it just reminds me of AE, and I'm kinda over the whole port finish thing.

[jaxn slim]

I'm interested in seeing how it compares to Angel's Envy, since that's finished in port casks too. I agree, the sweet wheat was ok, but nothing special. I haven't seen the port finish yet, but it just reminds me of AE, and I'm kinda over the whole port finish thing.

I prefer Angel's Envy by far. It's smoother and sweeter. The 1792 has a lot more of those woody tannins.

[jeffrey r]

Never saw the Sweet Wheat, but I picked up a Port Finished the other day for $35. Seemed like minimal risk with that one. Read some positive, and some not-so-positive things about the Port Finished, so only bought one bottle.

[Jazz Nut]

I bought one bottle of Sweet Wheat about a month ago, and the store had about 4 more. I thought I'd get one first, try it, and decide if I'd get a few more. I opened it, pour a glass, and thought, "hmm...it's ok". I have probably consumed 2 ounces out of the bottle. I like OWA better, I live MMCS better, and W12 much better. It just tasted one dimensional, a bit hot for the proof. Perhaps the one month of air will help it out. I'll try it later today to see if it's changed for the better.

[tanstaafl2]

I have the port finished 1792 and plan to do a blind side by side with Angel's Envy and the two different Bowman port finished bourbons. Just haven't been able to get to it yet. Soon I hope!

[chasking]

I just did a side-by-side with 1792 Sweet Wheat and a few other "usual suspects" wheaters (MM, WSR, Larceny). To my taste buds, the 1792 seemed to have a stronger floral element, and a stronger general flavor, than some of the others. However, it wasn't a quantum leap in awesomeness over the others---it's good, but not so great that it's worth chasing if the others are readily available. I try to keep examples of the various mashbills of the significant bourbon producers, so I was happy to find a bottle of Sweet Wheat to get the Barton wheat mashbill, but if I can't replace it when it's gone, I won't be heartbroken.

On a related note, I've been enjoying the regular old 1792 Ridgemont Reserve lately. Not a limited release, but a decent bourbon. I've never tried the port finished version.

[tanstaafl2]

I just did a side-by-side with 1792 Sweet Wheat and a few other "usual suspects" wheaters (MM, WSR, Larceny). To my taste buds, the 1792 seemed to have a stronger floral element, and a stronger general flavor, than some of the others. However, it wasn't a quantum leap in awesomeness over the others---it's good, but not so great that it's worth chasing if the others are readily available. I try to keep examples of the various mashbills of the significant bourbon producers, so I was happy to find a bottle of Sweet Wheat to get the Barton wheat mashbill, but if I can't replace it when it's gone, I won't be heartbroken.

On a related note, I've been enjoying the regular old 1792 Ridgemont Reserve lately. Not a limited release, but a decent bourbon. I've never tried the port finished version.

While I enjoyed it when we did a SBS of various wheaters this is summer I didn't find it stood out much either.

[T Comp]

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On a related note, I've been enjoying the regular old 1792 Ridgemont Reserve lately. Not a limited release, but a decent bourbon. I've never tried the port finished version.

[tanstaafl2]

I have the port finished 1792 and plan to do a blind side by side with Angel's Envy and the two different Bowman port finished bourbons. Just haven't been able to get to it yet. Soon I hope!

I was able to do this side by side yesterday. I also found a Big Bottom port finish over the weekend in Vegas of all places and added it to the lineup. Was a little disappointed by the port finished 1792. But the Bowman's are still some very nice whiskey.

[petrel800]

Glad I left the Port Finished ones on the shelf after reading your review.

[JoeTerp]

I heard that Virginia got more of the Sweet Wheat recently, so it looks like this might be an annual release or a permanent line extension rather than just a limited edition.

[Thig]

8 hours ago, JoeTerp said:

I heard that Virginia got more of the Sweet Wheat recently, so it looks like this might be an annual release or a permanent line extension rather than just a limited edition.

 

Yes I have noticed several have shown up at a local store here as well, also had several of the 1792 Single Barrel which are now gone.

[Scroni]

From what heard, sweet wheat will come on occasion and the port won't show up for a while again (supposedly more of a limited run).

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[Charlutz]

Sweet wheat is back in stock near me. Also single barrel. Haven't seen full proof yet.