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David Nicholson 1843 vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a sourced, spice-driven blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).