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1792 Small Batch vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing 1792 Small Batch and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | 1792 Small Batch | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $34 | ~$25 – $35 |
- 1792 Small Batch and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
1792 Small Batch
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
1792 Small Batch David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).