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Angel’s Envy vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Angel’s Envy and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Angel’s Envy | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 86.6 proof (43.3% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less |
- Angel’s Envy and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Angel’s Envy
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Angel’s Envy David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Angel’s Envy 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Angel’s Envy 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Angel’s Envy 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Angel’s Envy 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Angel’s Envy 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Angel’s Envy: Finished in port barrels, which pushes it well away from the traditional bourbon template toward berry and raisin sweetness. Divisive among purists and extremely popular with everyone else.
- 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 Angel’s Envy if you want an overtly fruity, port-finished bourbon that breaks from the traditional profile on purpose.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Angel’s Envy); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).