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David Nicholson 1843 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110.8 proof (55.4% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$110 less | ~$130 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13: Bardstown's annual blend of older sourced bourbons. Rich and dessert-like, with creme brulee, toffee and dark fruit over peppery oak.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13 if you want a rich, dessert-like annual blend of older Kentucky bourbons with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #13).