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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Blanton’s Single Barrel next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$25 – $35 ~$85 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).