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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs David Nicholson Reserve
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and David Nicholson Reserve reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional 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 | ~$30 – $40 ~$15 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and David Nicholson Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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 Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).