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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a modern, even-keeled craft expression and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98.9 proof (49.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $35 ~$33 less |
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series: A blend of Bardstown's own young distillate with older sourced Kentucky whiskey, which is exactly what the name describes. Polished and fruit-leaning, and a clear demonstration that the blending is the skill on show.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series if you want a well-built modern blend that shows what careful blending does rather than what age alone does.
- 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 (Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).