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David Nicholson 1843 vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$108 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).