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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between an uncut, wheated heavyweight and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 | ~$25 – $35 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- David Nicholson 1843 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
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than 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 Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
- 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 (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).