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Baker’s 7 Year vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $35 ~$33 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Baker’s 7 Year
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).