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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- 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 (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).