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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond and David Nicholson 1843 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $50 vs. ~$25 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 | ~$25 – $35 ~$18 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
- 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 Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials.
- 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, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).