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David Nicholson

David Nicholson Reserve

Specifications

Type / StyleTraditional Bourbon
DistilleryUndisclosed Kentucky distillery
BottlerLux Row Distillers
Mash BillNot disclosed
AgeNo age statement
Proof100 proof (50% ABV)
Approx. Price~$30 – $40 (as of 2026-10)
AvailabilityWidely available

Mash bill: Not disclosed. Rye recipe; percentages are not published.

Age: No age statement; aged longer than the 1843.

Tasting Notes

The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.

Nose

toasted oak, caramel, spice

Palate

rich caramel, rye spice, toasted oak

Finish

long, spicy, warm

Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks.

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