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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$25 – $35 ~$48 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).