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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs David Nicholson Reserve
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond next to David Nicholson Reserve and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional 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 | ~$30 – $40 ~$13 less |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).