Founded: 1879 (as Tom Moore Distillery); 1792 brand: 2009 (ESTABLISHED FACT) Location: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA Founder: Tom Moore and Ben Chittenden
The distillery was established in 1879 by Tom Moore and Ben Chittenden. It has operated under various names (Tom Moore, Barton Brands). Sazerac acquired Barton Brands in 2009 and rebranded the 1792 brand after the Kentucky county’s founding year. (source: Wikipedia)
Signature style: Full-bodied, slightly sweet — corn, caramel, oak, banana, gentle rye spice.
Famous expressions: 1792 Small Batch, 1792 Bottled in Bond, 1792 Full Proof, 1792 Single Barrel.
Trivia: The distillery sits on the site of the historic Tom Moore farm in Bardstown. — WELL-KNOWN BUT UNVERIFIED (company lore)