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David Nicholson 1843 vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Charles Goodnight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$48 less | ~$75 – $80 |
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/7 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).