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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated vs David Nicholson Reserve
Put Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated next to David Nicholson Reserve and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional 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 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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 Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 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 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 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 Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).