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David Nicholson 1843 vs Baker’s 7 Year
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Baker’s 7 Year and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$33 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Baker’s 7 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).