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David Nicholson 1843 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
David Nicholson 1843 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$75 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- David Nicholson 1843 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).