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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak vs David Nicholson 1843
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and David Nicholson 1843 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an uncut, rye-forward heavyweight versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 24% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120.2 proof (60.1% ABV) +20 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $80 | ~$25 – $35 ~$45 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/4 oak: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 9 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #014 8 Year Double Oak: Eight-year MGP bourbon given a second stint in toasted barrels. It is dense and dessert-like, with molasses, dark chocolate and coffee over heavy oak at well over 120 proof.
- 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 #014 8 Year Double Oak if you want a dense, double-oaked, dessert-like bourbon at high proof.
- 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 #014 8 Year Double Oak); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).