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David Nicholson 1843 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
David Nicholson 1843 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$25 – $35 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 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 Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).